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COMPUTER
SOFTWARE!
Computer software is anything that can be
stored electronically. The term is used to
contrast with computer hardware (the
physical objects); unlike hardware, software
cannot be touched. Hardware and software
require each other and neither has any value
without the other.
 TYPES
4 MAIN TYPES OF SOFTWARE
• Application Software
• System Software
• Programming Software
• Driver Software.

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MAIN TYPES OF
SOFTWARE
Application Software System Software Programming Driver Software
System software helps the
Software his software is often
This is the most common type user, the computer or mobile While application software is considered to be a type of
of computer software, and can device, and an application all designed for end-users, and system software. Driver
work together seamlessly. system software is designed for software operates and
be defined as end-user
computers or mobile devices,
programs that help you This makes system software controls devices that are
programming software is for
perform tasks or achieve a crucial to running any kind of plugged into a computer.
computer programmers and
desired outcome. The end- application software as well developers who are writing code. These drivers make it possible
user is the person who is as the whole computer These are programs that are used for devices to perform their
actually using a product or system. to write, develop, test, and debug necessary functions.
program. other software programs.
 COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
FUNCTIONS
 INPUT entry. In addition to the more commonly found methods of
input (keyboard, scanner, flash drive, CD), data can also be
entered via vocal dictation and even body movements. For our
purposes, input will be accomplished when you, the

FUNCTIO
programmer, type source code at the keyboard or open a
previously typed program.

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Processing
the manipulation and control of information (data) within the
computer system. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the
"brain" of a computing device. Manipulations are handled by
the Control Unit, the Arithmetic Logic Unit and Temporary
Storage. The Control Unit is the computer's "policeman" that
directs the traffic of the computer's "thinking". The Arithmetic
Logic Unit performs mathematical and logical computations,
and the Temporary Storage (RAM) holds the "thoughts" of the
CPU.

Storage
wish to delete it). This storage may be a computer's internal or
external storage. Storage usually occurs on a hard drive, flash
drive, a CD, or a cloud account.

Output
the displaying of information. Output may occur via a display
monitor, audio file, hard-copy printing on paper, or printing as
3-D models. For our purposes, output will be accomplished
when your program displays information on the monitor.
 Computer Software Examples
Since personal computers have become ubiquitous in many countries, computer software can be found across
the globe. In fact, because of the widespread use of computers in both personal and business contexts, as well as the
integral role that the internet plays in the global economy, it is difficult to imagine how today's world would function
without computer software. A list of some of the most well-known computer software examples includes:

• Operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS)

• Productivity Software (for example, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
• Internet Browsers (including Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
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