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Software

Computer software refers to electronic programs that contrast with hardware and can be categorized into system software, which runs the computer hardware, and application software, which allows users to perform tasks. Software can be obtained through various means such as shareware, freeware, and open source. Different operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, Google Android, and Apple iOS, serve as the foundation for running software on computers and mobile devices.

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Software

Computer software refers to electronic programs that contrast with hardware and can be categorized into system software, which runs the computer hardware, and application software, which allows users to perform tasks. Software can be obtained through various means such as shareware, freeware, and open source. Different operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, Google Android, and Apple iOS, serve as the foundation for running software on computers and mobile devices.

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SOFTWARE

What is a
Computer
Software?
It is anything that can
be stored electronically.
The term is used to
contrast with computer
hardware.
How can we use the
Software?

Once the software is installed on the computer hard


drive, the program can be used anytime by finding the
program on the computer.

On a Windows computer, a program icon is added to


the Start Menu or Start Screen, depending on your
version of Windows.
01 System Software
Two Types Of
Software

0 Application Softwa
2
1. System
Software
It is a computer program
that helps run the
computer hardware and
computer system itself. It
includes operating systems,
device drivers, diagnostic
tools and more. System
software is almost always
pre-installed on your
Application
Software

A program or group of programs


designed for end users. It allows users to
accomplish one or more tasks. It includes
word processing, web browsing and almost
any other task for which you might install
software.
How to get software onto your
computer?
Shareware – intended for sale after a trial
period
Liteware – shareware with some capabilities
disabled
Freeware – free software but with copyright
restrictions
Public Domain Software – free with no
restrictions
Open Source – software where the source code
is furnished and users agree not to limit
Software is often packaged on CD-ROMs and
diskettes. Today, much purchased software,
shareware, and freeware is downloaded
over the internet.

Application Service Provider – a site that


makes a software available to use.

Commercial Software – is copyrighted and


one must pay before using it.
All about System Software

It includes OS (Operating System).

OS is the most important program that makes


the hardware function.

All computers must have an operating system so


other programs like application software would
run.
Operating System Types

Multiuser – Two or more users work with the


computer at the same time.

Multitasking – Two or more processes running


at the same time.

Multithreading – Two or more parts of the same


process running at the same time.
Examples of Operating
System (OS)
• MICROSOFT
• APPLE MACINTOSH
• LINUX
• GOOGLE’S ANDROID OS
• APPLE iOS
Microsoft
Is one of the largest and most
influential computer company
founded in 1975 by Paul Allen and
Bill Gates. Some of the popular
Operating System made by Microsoft
are the following: Windows 95,
Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10.
Apple Macintosh
Apple computer was invented by Steve
Wozniak and Steve Jacobs with Ron
Wayne in April 1, 1976. Apple and
Macintosh computers run on the
proprietary macOS and OS X system. There
are also previous versions/updates: Lion
(OS X 10.7), Mountain Lion (OS X
10.8), Mavericks (OS X 10.9), Yosemite
(OS X 10.10), El Capitan (OS X 10.11).
LINUX
Linux is free and open-source
operating system developed by Linus
Torvalds and was first introduced in
1991. The Linux Kernel runs on
numerous different platforms including
the Intel and Alpha platform and is
available under the GNU General
Public License.
LINUX
Anyone can modify and
distribute it. Linux may be at least
known on this list, but it is free and
available in many different open source
versions. Linux is very popular because
of its ease to customize and offers a
variety of options to those who
understand how to utilize it.
Google’s Android
OS
Android OS is the primary OS for
Google mobile devices like
smartphones and tablets. Android has
gained increasing popularity since its
release as an alternative to Apple’s
iPhone for smartphone users, and is
continuing to increase in popularity
with new updates and exciting features.
Apple iOS
Apple’s iOS is another mobile
operating system used exclusively for
iPhones and iPads, some of the most
popular mobile devices on the market.
iOS integrations have regular updates,
new expansions to software, and
continually are offering new features to
users even if they have older devices.
Mobile vs.
Computer
So why are there
different types of
operating systems,
those for mobile and
those for computers?
System Utility
Software
It is a set of tools that helps configure,
analyze and optimize computer
resources to help users perform
multiple tasks efficiently.
Types of Utility
Software
There are 4 types of utility software
solutions for fixing your PC from all these
problems. They are:
• System Utilities
• File Management Utilities
• Storage Device
Management Utilities
• Miscellaneous Utilities
System Utilities
The system utility software
memory testers, network
utilities, registry cleaners and
anti-virus.
File Management
Utilities
Archivers, backup software,
data compression utilities and
file managers fall in the
category of the file
management utilities.
File Management
Utilities
Example: File Explorer, MS
OneDrive, Sync, Google Drive,
Google Contacts.
Storage Device
Management Utilities
All the disk related software
utilities fall into this type of utility.
They can be disk checkers, disk
partition editors, disk formatters,
disk space analyzers.
Miscellaneous Utilities

All the remaining utility


software can be included in this
type, for example, data
generators, hex editors, HTML
checkers and merge programs.
HTML

HyperText Markup Language

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