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Computer Software
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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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