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Computer Software
Chapter
02
Your Aim
to learn about:
Software
System Software
Application Software
Difference Between System Software and Application Software
Operational Support System
In the past two decades, computers have reshaped our lives almost everywhere,
whether it is at home, work, school, hospital, etc. There has been an enormous
increase in the use of computers especially after Covid-19 breakout.
A computer can be defined as an electronic device that performs diverse operations
with the help of instructions to process the data in order to achieve desired results.
A computer system is made up of a number of electronic devices which are
connected together. It is made up of both hardware and software. Hardware
refers to the physical components that make up a computer system.
Let us explore software in detail.
SOFTWARE
Software is a set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks. Software
is another term for a computer program. It controls the computer and makes it do
useful work. Without software a computer is useless.
Software can be classified into two broad categories: system software and
application software.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
System Software
It is the most important software
to operate a computer. It acts as a
mediator between the computer and Operating Programming Utility
System Software Software
the user to run operations.
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