What is Software-Types Of Software


What is Software-Types Of Software

What is Software-Types Of Software

A set Of Instructions Given to The Computer to perform a specific task or to solve the problem is called software.Software in computer field are also called program.Different software's are used to solve different problems in computer.A computer system cannot work without software.Software is the most important for computer.That means we can say that computer are also called software.

Types of Software:

There are two types of computer software are written below:

  1. System Software
  2. Application Software

System Software:


System software is set of programs and instructions to control and manage the operations of a computer system Hardware.It control the usage and allocation of different hardware components.It enables application software to execute properly.it control the basic operations are as follows:

  • Saving data on disk
  • Making computer To work for us
  • Printing a Document etc.
For example:

  • Operating System 
  • Utility Software
  • Device Drivers

Application Software:

Application software is used to perform various application on the computer.It helps a computer user to perform specific tasks.A large Number of application software is available.people use application software according to their needs.An Application software is also known as Application Package.

Types Of Application Software:

There are two types of application software:

  • Customized Software
  • Package Software
Customized Software:

Customized Software is the type of application software that is designed for particular customer or organization.It is developed to meet the exact requirement of a particular customer or organization.A customized software can be developed by single programmer or a team programmers.The cost of customized software is more than Packaged Software.

Package Software:

Package software is a type of application software that is developed for sale to the general public.It is also known as (off-the-shelf) software.It enables the people to perform daily activities.Package software is normally developed by expert programmers.

Note: The System Software are windows but Application software are install manually in Computer.

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