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                       Computer Software












                     Goal Glimpse


                         Software                                        System Software

                         Application Software
                         Difference Between System Software and Application Software

                         Operational Support System




                 Over the last two decades, computers have transformed our lives in many places,
                 such as at home, work, school, hospitals, etc. The use of computers has grown a lot.
                 A computer is  an electronic  device that carries out various tasks by following
                 instructions to process data and achieve the desired results. A computer system

                 consists  of several electronic devices connected  together.  It includes  both
                 hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical parts of the computer
                 system. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on a computer.
                 Now, let's read more about software.

                    SOFTWARE


                 Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. It is also called
                 a computer program. Software controls the computer and helps it do useful tasks.
                 Without software, a computer cannot work.
                 Software  can  be  classified  into  two  broad  categories:  system software  and

                 application software.
                    SYSTEM SOFTWARE                                                 System Software


                 System software is designed to operate
                 and control the computer hardware. It
                                                                    Operating          Language             Utility
                 provides a platform for smoothly running             System           Translator          Software

                 application software. It is classified into
                 three categories: Operating System, Language Translator and Utility Software.



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