Lesson 01
Computer
Software
Computer Software
•basically programs and procedures
intended to perform specific tasks on
a system.
Two Types of
Computer Software
RULE 02
Application
System
Software
Software
System Software
•consists of programs that control the
operations of computer and its devices.
• System software serves as the interface
between a user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware.
System Software
refers to the files and programs
that make up your computer's
operating system.
Examples of
System
Software
Operating System
An operating system is the most important
software that runs on a computer. It manages
the computer's memory and processes, as well
as all of its software and hardware.
Founder of Microsoft
Founder of MAC OS
Founder of Linux OS
Translators
Translator
Transform programming languages
into a form that can be interpreted,
compiled and executed by a
computer
Examples and Illustrations
INTERPRETER
COMPILER
ASSEMBLER
Converts high Converts high
Converts level language
level language
assembly into a machine
into a machine
language into a level language in
machine level level language
line by line
language in one go
Device Drivers
act as interface betweem the various
Input-Output devices and the users or
the operating system.
BIOS
Basic Input Output System is a
firmware that controls the peripheral
or the input-output device attached to
the system
BIOS
BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a
computer's microprocessor uses to start the computer
system after it is powered on. It also manages data
flow between the computer's operating system (OS)
and attached devices, such as the hard disk, video
adapter, keyboard, mouse and printer.
BIOS
It is the program a computer's microprocessor uses to
start the computer When you start your computer,
BIOS is the first software that runs. It identifies your
computer's hardware, configures it, tests it, and
connects it to the operating system for further
instruction. This is called the boot process.
Utility
Software
Utility Software
it assists the Operating System to manahe
organize, maintain and optimize the
functioning of the computer
Utility Software
DISK BACKUP
DISK UTILITY
CLEANUP FRAGMENTER
TOOL it helps to back
It helps to
It helps to free up files, folders,
reduce the
up disk space databases, orr
fragmentation
and remove no complete disjk
longer needed
files.
Application
Software
Application Software
•Application software’s either
need to be installed or can run
online.
Application Software
(also called end-user programs) include
such things as database programs, word
processors, Web browsers and
spreadsheets
Application Software
It runs as per user specific-
purpose software. It is used to
perform a specific task
Application Software
can be used as a productivity/business tool; to
assists with graphics and multimedia projects; to
support home, personal, and educational activities;
and to facilitate communications
EXAMPLES OF
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
General Purpose Apps
It is ready to use software
Word Processor
It helps users to input , edit,
format, and output test content
Examples of
Word processing
Database Software
it helps in organizing data by creating
and managing a database.
Ex. MS access, Oracle MySQL
Spreadsheet Software
it helps in organizing , storing and
analyzing data to facilitate to calculations
Examples : MS Excel , Google Shheets
ACTIVITY!!!!
