Sofware

To dearest Fatin and others who still confused about software:

A software is a sets of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific tasks. Another name for software is Program.

For example; you wanted to play a game, you need to install the program from the game software (usually CD), in order to know the rules and how to play that game.

Installing the program means that you are copying the program or instructions that are stored on the CD on to your computer's hard drive.

Software/ program can be divided into two types:
1. System Software
2. Application Software

1. System Software - Includes the a. operating system and all the b. utilities that enable the computer to function.

a. Operating System (OS)

The most important program that run on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

Examples of OS: Windows XP Home, Windows Vista, Linux, Machintosh (Apple)

b. Utilities

Utilities is basically for managing computer resources , and for maintenance of the computer, examples od computer utilities are AVG Anti Virus, McAfee, Kaspersky, Norton Anti Virus, NOD, and so on.

2. Application Software - Is a program that helps users to do many kinds of tasks, Office, Schools, Games or any other entertainment..

Here are some very common types of applications programs and some examples of their uses:

• Word processing - letter writing, essays, writing stories
• Database - address books, mailing lists
• Spreadsheets - storing financial information
• Research - encyclopedias, informational programs
• Entertainment - games, music/video programs
• Education - skill practice games, tutorials, how-to programs
• Desktop Publishing - creating birthday cards, newsletters, etc.

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so, do this helps you understanding software? if no, please do ask again..
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