Monday, 23 July 2012

Software And Type of Softwares

Software refers to a program that makes the computer to do something meaningful. It is the planned, step-by-step instructions required to turn data into information. Software can be classified in to two types


* System software


* Application software



System Software:

    System software consists of general program,s written for a computer. These programs provide dthe environment o run the application programs. System software comprises program,s, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System act as the interface between hardware and the user. Operating system, compilers and utility programs are examples of system software.


Application Software:

    Application Software consists of programs designed to solve a user problem. It is used to accomplish specific tasks rather than just managing a computer system. Application software are in turn, controlled bu system software which manages hardware devices.Railway Station, game programs etc are some of the examples of Application Software.

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