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G10 TD Computer-Software

The document outlines the different types of software, categorizing them into system software, application software, and utility software. System software includes operating systems, device drivers, and utility software that manage computer operations and hardware communication. Application software refers to programs that help users complete specific tasks, with examples including word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia software.

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G10 TD Computer-Software

The document outlines the different types of software, categorizing them into system software, application software, and utility software. System software includes operating systems, device drivers, and utility software that manage computer operations and hardware communication. Application software refers to programs that help users complete specific tasks, with examples including word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia software.

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Computer

Software
Software
These are computer programs that perform a task
or tasks on a computer system.
System Software
▪ These are the programs that
control or maintain the
operations of the computer and
its devices.
▪ It serves as the interface
between the user, the
application software and the
computer’s hardware.
3 Basic Components System
Software

1. Operating System
2. Device Drivers
3. Utility Software
Operating System

❖ starts the computer, provides a user


interface, manages the computer
memory, manages storage, manages
security and provides networking and
internet facilities to mention a few of its
capabilities.
Operating System

❖ As the master program, the OS serves


as the main control program that
manages other applications in the
system.
Operating System

❖ It is a set of programs that coordinates


all the activities among computer
hardware devices.
❖ A low-level, master system of
programs that manage the basic
operations of the computer.
Operating System
❖ It provides a means for users to
communicate with the computer and
the software.
❖ They handle the control and use of
hardware resources such as disk space,
memory, CPU(Central Processing Unit),
time allocation and peripheral devices
Operating System

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Apple OS X
• Unix and Linux
Device Drivers
• These are programs that
control particular hardware
devices.
• They are supplied with new
hardware and must be run
so they the hardware can
communicate with the OS.
Device Drivers
• These are specialized software
programs that allow input and output
devices to communicate with the rest of
the computer system.
DEVICE DRIVERS
Utility Software
perform maintenance-type tasks usually
related to managing a computer, its devices or
its programs.

They are used to support, enhance or expand


existing programs that can be bought that
allows you to perform additional computer
management functions.
Examples of Utility Software
• antivirus
• back up software
• compression utility
• disk checkers
• disk partition editors
• debuggers
• memory tester
• network monitors
• registry cleaners
Examples of Utility Software
• antivirus
• back up software
• compression utility
• disk checkers
• disk partition editors
• debuggers
• memory tester
• network monitors
• registry cleaners
Application Software

▪ It is any program or group of


programs that is capable of dealing
with user inputs and helps the user
to complete the task.
▪ It is either be installed or access
online.
▪ It can be a single program or a
group of small programs that
referred to as an application suite
consists of programs designed to
make users more productive and
assist them with personal tasks.
Examples of Application
Software
1. Word Processing Software
2. Spreadsheets Software
3. Presentation Software
4. Graphics Software
5. CAD Software
1. Word Processing Software
• It is used to manipulate and format
text, create memos, letters, faxes and
documents.
• It provides list of features like
thesaurus, find and replace features
that enable users to scan and
replace, modify fonts, word art to
animate titles and many more.
2. Spreadsheet Software
• It is used to perform and manipulate
calculations.
• The data in a spreadsheet is stored in
a cell.
• A cell is a grid of columns and rows.
• It provides formulas and function to
perform calculations like arithmetic
operations, logical operations and
text operations.
3. Presentation Software
• It is a program that shows the
information in the form of slides.
• Components:
text editor for inputting and formatting
text, inserting graphics, text, video
and other multimedia files and
slideshow to display the information
4. Database Software
• It is a collection of data related to any
applications.
• It is used after we operate the
application data is accessed from the
database, and after manipulation, it
gets back to keep in the database
5. Multimedia Software
• It is a combination of text, graphics,
audio and multimedia software used
in the editing of video, audio and text.
• It is used in the growth of business,
educations, information, remote
system and entertainment.

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