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Types of Computer Software Explained

The document explains the two main types of software: System Software and Application Software. System Software operates and controls computer hardware, typically written in low-level languages, while Application Software is designed for specific user needs and is generally more user-friendly, often written in high-level languages. Examples of each type are provided, highlighting their features and functions.

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Types of Computer Software Explained

The document explains the two main types of software: System Software and Application Software. System Software operates and controls computer hardware, typically written in low-level languages, while Application Software is designed for specific user needs and is generally more user-friendly, often written in high-level languages. Examples of each type are provided, highlighting their features and functions.

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Computer - Software
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function. A
program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.

There are two types of software −

System Software

Application Software

System Software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend
the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software is generally prepared
by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise of programs written
in low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System
software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.

Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers, Interpreter,


Assemblers, etc.

Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of a system software −

Close to the system

Fast in speed

Difficult to design

Difficult to understand

Less interactive

Smaller in size

Difficult to manipulate

Generally written in low-level language

Application Software
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Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular


environment. All software applications prepared in the computer lab can come under the
category of Application software.

Application software may consist of a single program, such as Microsoft's notepad for
writing and editing a simple text. It may also consist of a collection of programs, often
called a software package, which work together to accomplish a task, such as a
spreadsheet package.

Examples of Application software are the following −

Payroll Software

Student Record Software

Inventory Management Software

Income Tax Software

Railways Reservation Software

Microsoft Office Suite Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Features of application software are as follows −

Close to the user

Easy to design
More interactive

Slow in speed
Generally written in high-level language

Easy to understand

Easy to manipulate and use

Bigger in size and requires large storage space

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