Software refers to a collective set of instructions, called programs, which can be interpreted by a computer. This program causes the computer to perform desired functions and run applications such as word processing or games. Software can be classified into major types: Application software and system software.
These are programs devopled to carry out specific tasks or solve particular problems. For example: if u want to type a letter, you would need to use a word processor. To create a highly decorated birthday card would require some types of graphics package. Word processors and graphics packages are examples of application software.
System software is software that manages and supports the resources and operations of a computer system. It enables the running of application software and the management of the system resources.
Three major categories of system resources are the operating system, utility program and language translators� system software. System software acts as a buffer between the hardware and application software.
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