two types: 1. application software 2. system software
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14. TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Types of Software Two types:
1. Application software2. System software
System software An operating system is a software
that controls the general operations of a computer.
System software Examples of Operationg system (OS)
1. Microsoft Windows
System software2. Mac OS
System software Utility programs – A type of system
software that help to manage and maintain your computer.
Examples: disk optmising, disk error checking and antivirus software.
System software
Application software Types of application software
Application software Examples:
Application software Word Processor – Used to edit and create
documents.
Spreadsheet – An electronic worksheet that has a grid made up of rows and columns.
Graphics – Used to create and edit graphics. Two main categories:
• Raster graphics editing applications, such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Vector graphics editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator.
Application software Database – enables you to store data
in organised manner and find specific items easily.
Web browser – is a program that is used for obtaining and presenting information through the World Wide Web.