Presentation on different kinds of software

Presented by:Mihir RoatF.Y. B.C.A

Flow of contents Introduction to computer software

Importance of computer software

Types of computer software

conclusion

Introduction to computer software Both hardware and software are necessary for a

computer to do useful jobs. both are complementary to each other

Hardware can be loaded with different types of software to make computer perform different types of jobs.

Example: playing music is computer using media player software same as cassette player

Importance of computer software Various types of computer software are used to

simplify the operations and applications of computer programs.

Computer software enables the computer system to perform in accordance with the given tasks.

Computer software involves all types of software related applications.

Electronic media content is also explained by the computer software

Type of computer software(cont’d)

Although the range of software available today is vast and varied

The software can be divided into two major categories:

System software Application software

Types of computer software(cont’d)

System software:System software is the most commonly used variety types of software System software offers a protective shield to all software applications It also provides support to the physical components of computers System software coordinates all external devices of computer system like printer, keyboard, displays etc.

Type of computer software(cont’d)

Some commonly known system software: Operating software: Operating system software

take care of effective and efficient utilization of all hardware and software components of a computer system

Programing software: programming language translators transform the instruction prepared by programmers in a programming language into a form that can be interpreted and executed by a computer system

Types of computer software(cont’d)

Communication software: in a network environment communication software enables transfer of data and program from one computer to another

Utility software: utility program helps the user in system maintenance task and these task include formatting of hard disk or floppy disk, taking back up of files stored in hard disk or floppy disk.

Types of computer software(cont’d)

Application software:Application software is used for commercial purpose. The application software is widely used in educational, business and medical fields. Computer games are the most popular forms of application software. Application software includes end-user applications of computers such as word processors or Video games, and ERP software for groups of users.

Types of computer software(cont’d)

Some commonly known application software Graphics software: graphics software enables

us to use computer system for creating, editing ,viewing, sorting, retrieving and printing of images

Educational software: education software allows the user as a teaching and learning tools . A few examples of such software include those used for teaching mathematics, grammar, languages, or any other subjects

Types of computer software Data base: a data base is a collection of related

data stored and treated as a unit for information retrieval purposes

It enable us to create a database, maintain it Entertainment software: entertainment

software allows a computer to be used as an entertainment tool

Computer video games that belongs to this category of software

conclusion As both hardware and

software complementary to each other. By the installation of software in computer hardware the user can access the computer components and can do the desired jobs

sources Data referred from pc book The following are the web site for

information on computer viruses Isoftwarereviews.com Images from google.com eHow.com

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