To Computer Software

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Introduction to Computer Software

Learning Outcomes The students should be able to a) state the definition of software b) state the usage of software c) list different types of software

Definition Of Software also called a computer program.

consists of a series of instructions that tells the hardware of a computer what to do or how to do it.

Usage Of Software Software is used so that you can interact with the program through its user interface. This user interface controls how you enter data, instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

Types Of Software

System Software

Application Software

System Software System Software is used to control and manage computer devices and operations.

•Operating System

•Utility Program

A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware devices A type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance type tasks

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Operating System

Utility program

Application Software What is application software? Application software are all programs that perform specific tasks for users word processing spreadsheets

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel

database

Microsoft Access

presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint

E-mail

Outlook Express

Web browser

Internet Explorer

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