Software:A computer software is a collection
of programs and procedures that instructs a computer
how to perform different types of tasks.
Classification of
software
1.
System software
Application software
1.Operating system
Purpose Application s/w
2. Language Processor
Purpose Application s/w
3. Device Drivers
3.Customized s/w
4. UTILITIES
2.
1.General
2.Specific
System software:It is a collection of one
or more programs ,which are designed to
control the the overall operation and
performance of a computer system.
A System Software can be classified into the
following categories:
1.Operating System
2.Language
Processors
3.Device Drivers
4.Utility
Software
OPERATING SYSTEM:Computer being a
machine cannot do anything on its own.It
requires specific instructions on how to perform
each and every task.
Graphical User Interface:It is also known as
GUI.This operating system is graphic based and
interactive in nature.
Character User Interface:It is also known
as CUI.This type of operating system
requires you to type commands in order
to interact with the system.
Functions of Operating System
 Processor Management:An operating
Application Software :
Application software is a set of programs ,
developed by programmers in order to
perform specific task .
A Application Software can be classified into
the following categories:
1.General purpose application software .
2.Specific Purpose application software .
3.Customized software .