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SOFTWARE
A computer can neither think nor work on its own. It has to be provided with a set of pre-defined instructions
which are written in a computer language. Such sets of instructions are known as ‘Programs’. A set of organized
programs meant for a specific purpose is known as Software . Software is an intangible part of a computer.
Software can be broadly classified as:
Application Software
System Software
System Utility Software
Software
Application System System Utility
Software Software Software
Application
Package
Language Operating
Processor System
Specific Purpose
Package (Customized)
Winzip
Anti-Virus
Compiler Interpreter Assembler Disc Manager
Application Software
Application Software refers to programs that are designed to accomplish particular types of tasks to meet a
user s specific needs. Application software can be classified into two categories:
Application Package Customised Package
Application Package
Application packages are typically designed to accomplish some specific tasks which meet the needs of a
general user. Some examples of application packages are:
Word Processing Package: A word processing package enables the user to type and manipulate text to
create documents. It also enables to create, edit, print and save documents. For example MS Word, Word
Star, OpenOffice Writer, etc.
Spreadsheet Package: A spreadsheet package helps in representing data in tables and enables to do
calculations and analysis by making graphs, tables, charts, etc. For example MS Excel, otus 1 2 3, OpenOffice
Calc, etc.
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