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Software is defined as a set of instructions that directs computer activities, divided into system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, utility software, and translators, while application software encompasses tools for specific tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, and presentations. Examples of each type are provided, highlighting their functions and uses.

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Computer Software

Software is defined as a set of instructions that directs computer activities, divided into system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, utility software, and translators, while application software encompasses tools for specific tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, and presentations. Examples of each type are provided, highlighting their functions and uses.

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Computer Software
Definition of Software
Software is a set of instructions and procedures passed to the computer to perform certain
activities or task. It can also be defined as a set of instructions that direct the activities of the
computer system in order to undertake a specific task. Unlike the hardware, software cannot be
seen or touched.
Types of Software
Software is divided into two broad groups, these are:
1. System Software
2. Application software
1. System Software
These are software that control the way the different computer components communicate with
one another. It can also be defined as programs that help run the computer hardware and
software. The system software consists of programs, written by manufacturers, which contributes
to the proper control and good performance of the computer system. System software generally
comprises three groups. These are:
a) Operating system
b) Utility software
c) Translators
A. Operating system: Operating (OS) is software program that manages the hardware and
software resources of the computer. Examples Disk Operating System (DOS), Microsoft
windows, UNIX, LINUX, MAC etc
B. Utility software: utility software (service programs) are used for general housekeeping of the
computer such as repairing the computer, backing up files, copying, sorting and printing.
Examples of utility programs include: window explorer, Anti-virus, Network manager,
Registry cleaner, data compression utilities, etc
C. Translators: Translators are programs for converting programs in other languages into
machine language instruction so that the computer can execute them. Examples include
assembler, compiler and interpreter.
2. Application Software
These are software that allows humans to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer) task.
There are different types of application software, they include:

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a) Word processing software: These are software used for creating, editing and printing
document. Example include: Microsoft Word, Notepad, Corel WordPerfect, WordPad, etc.
b) Spreadsheet software: These are software for performing accounting and statistical
calculations. Examples are: Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.
c) Graphics software: These are software that are used for drawing and designing purposes,
examples CorelDraw, Paint, Photoshop, Instant Artist, etc.
d) Database Application: Database software allows you to enter, retrieve and update data in an
organized and efficient manner. Commonly used database programs include Microsoft
Access and Lotus 1-2-3
e) Presentation: A presentation program is a computer software package used to display
information, normally in the form of a slide show. Examples are MS power point Corel
Presentations, OpenOffice.org Impress, SlideSlider, SlideRocket SlideWiki, Audience
(software), Ease, Emaze, WPS presentation, etc

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