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Software

What is Software:

The techniques, methods, commands, and


instructions tell the device what to do and how
to do it.
They are the programs which control the
computer system and process data.
Relates to ideas & instructions for using physical
objects.
Types of software:
1.System Software
2.Application Software
1- System Software:
- Helps your computer run and allows
other programs to work.
1- Operating Systems (OS)
2- Compilers
3- Device Drivers
4- Utilities
1. Operating Systems (OS):
The operating system is the main software
that runs on your computer. It manages all
the hardware resources and lets you interact
with your computer.
1. Command line interface (CLI):
Operating systems before the introduction of GUIs
were largely text-based and relied on Command-
Line Interfaces (CLI). Users needed to type specific
commands to interact with the computer. This
required more technical knowledge and was less
user-friendly for the average person.
2. Graphical User Interface (GUI):
The introduction of graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
revolutionized the desktop operating system
experience, making computers accessible to non-
technical users. Instead of typing commands, users
could interact with icons, windows, and menus
using a mouse.
Differences Between CLI and
GUI:
Command line interface Graphical User Interface
(CLI) (GUI)
Users had to type commands Users interact with icons, windows,
manually. menus using a mouse.
Accessible to non-technical users,
Accessible to technical users
can easily use
Multitasking became more visual,
Limited multitasking capabilities. allowing users to open and switch
between multiple programs easily.
Text-only, no visual representation Graphical representation of files,
of files or programs. folders, and applications.
2. Compilers:

This software
translates the code
written by
programmers into a
language the
computer understands
3. Device drivers
These are small programs that help your
OS communicate with hardware devices,
like printers.
4. Utilites:

These are tools that help


manage, maintain and
control computer
resources to keep your
computer running
smoothly, like antivirus
software or programs that
2- Application Software

- Application software is designed to perform


specific tasks for users, such as word
processing, web browsing, or gaming.
- General-purpose software: These are
programs that many people use for everyday
tasks, like writing documents or making
2- Application Software
- Productivity Software: Tools for office work
(Office, Docs).
- Multimedia Software: Programs for creating or
viewing images, audio, or video (Adobe
Photoshop, VLC Media Player).
- Web Browsers: Used for accessing and
navigating the internet (Google Chrome, Firefox).
- Communication Software: For messaging, video
conferencing, and email (Skype, Zoom, Outlook).

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