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Introduction to Computer

SOFTWARE :
A set of programs that utilizes the
hardware and uses its’ capabilities to
perform various tasks.

Program : A program is a set of instructions


stored in the computer to solve specific
problems.
Software types diagram on board.
SOFTWARE Development Life cycle (SDLC):
-Feasibility study
-Requirements Engineering
-Requirements Analysis
-Design
-Testing
-Deployment
-Maintenance
Software
• Instructions that tell the computer how to
process data into the form you want.
• Software and programs are interchangeable.
• Two major types:
–1 System Software
–2 Applications Software
2 Kinds of Software
1. System Software enables the application
software to interact with the computer
hardware.
– Operating Systems are programs that coordinate
computer resources, provide an interface between
users and the computer; and run applications.
– Utilities perform specific tasks related to managing
computer resources.
– Device drivers are specialized programs designed to
allow particular input or output devices to
communicate with the rest of the computer system.
System Software
• The system s/w are a set of programs
specially designed for performing
tasks such as, controlling the
computer hardware, and utilizing the
resources efficiently.
• BIOS: Basic Input/output system or
software stored in ROM that loads
the Operating system (OS).
Functions of a System Software
• Managing resources (memory, processing,
storage, and devices like printer).
• Providing user interface
• Running applications
Operating System

• Programs to control the


hardware and provide user
interface. It is essential for
every computer.
• Disk Operating System (DOS)
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Functions of OS
• Memory management
• CPU management
• Input / Output management
• Storage / File management
• Provide user interface
Disk Operating System
• DOS was the first widely installed operating
system for personal computers.
• Command-driven
MS-DOS Commands
• A COMMAND is the name of a special
program that makes your computer carry out
a task.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Thru GUI, users can interact directly with the
operating system.
• Microsoft Windows
• Icons, Menus, Dialog boxes

PIMMS Institute
(Affiliated with KMU)
2 Kinds of Software

2. Applications Software - provides the real


functionality of a computer. It help you use
your computer to do specific types of work.
 Basic Applications, widely used in all career
areas.
 Specialized Applications, more narrowly
focused on specific disciplines and
occupations.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE :
These are programs developed using one
of the Computer languages to perform a
specific task.
Those software's designed to meet the
requirements of an industry,
organization or user etc.
e.g. payroll system for the UOP,
examination system for BISE Peshawar
etc.
TRANSLATOR : Translates high
level language to low level
language and vice-versa.

LOW LEVEL LANGUAGE : The


language of bits understood
directly by the computer. It is
also called the machine
language.
HIGH LEVEL LANGUAGE : The
language of users understood
by the computer only after
Packages/READY MADE :
These are programs developed
by software companies for
general purpose applications.
These programs can be bought
and can be installed in the
computer.
Examples : MS-WORD, MS-
Excel, Adobe Reader, Media
Player etc.
Programming Languages
Programming Languages are used
to develop more software's that
may be system software's or
Application software's.

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