Set or series of instruction or programs given to the computer to drive the hardware is called 'Software' The main purpose of software is to process the data into information. Software can be divided into two main categories :
- System Software
- Application Software
System Software :
A system software is 'background' software that helps the computer to including the operating system, utilities, translators, device drives etc.
The system software is installed in computer when we install operating system. It consists of all the software language and documentation supplied by manufacturer with the computer which allow the user to communicate with the computer and to write or devloped its own program. The computer manufacturer usually supplies this software.
OS, COMPILER, INTERPRETER, EDITOR etc. are some system software.
Application Software :
Application software is also called as end-user programs. It is developed by user to perform some specific task such as a Payroll, Inventory Control or Solving problem etc. This software depends on the purpose for which it has been designed. An application program performs word-processing, spreadsheet, graphics task, database programs etc.
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