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Software can be classified into two main categories: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, language processors, device drivers, and utilities, and helps control the overall operation of a computer. An operating system is the most important type of system software that provides instructions to the computer on how to perform tasks. Operating systems can have either a graphical user interface (GUI) or character user interface (CUI). Application software is developed for specific purposes and can be general purpose, for specific uses, or customized for a unique need.

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Software

Software can be classified into two main categories: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, language processors, device drivers, and utilities, and helps control the overall operation of a computer. An operating system is the most important type of system software that provides instructions to the computer on how to perform tasks. Operating systems can have either a graphical user interface (GUI) or character user interface (CUI). Application software is developed for specific purposes and can be general purpose, for specific uses, or customized for a unique need.

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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 .

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