system software

1. Utilities: A utility is a programme that performs a specific task. They are not
regarded as an application because they only do one specific task which is related
to managing the computer. e.g. File converters, Virus scanners and security
checks.
File Management Software: file management software is provided as part of the
system software e.g. File/folder organisation, Backup copy creation, File
compression, Defragmentation, File recovery, Uninstallers.
Peripheral Driver: Each peripheral device (e.g. printer, scanner, digital cameras,
webcams) need some software to work with the hardware. All peripheral devices
attached to computers to make them work properly. The peripheral driver does:
provide communication between operating systems, convert instruction from
software into a form that the device can understand, enable the device to work
with other apps, produce an error message.

2. Printer drivers: there are many different types of printer different makes and
models with slightly different operating systems and application software. This
means they have to convert instruction in to a form that the printer can read.
Package software: A bundle of files necessary for a particular program to run along
with form of document to help a user to get the program to start.
Generic software: This is an application package that is appropriate for a wide
range of tasks and can be used in lots of areas of work, It can be appropriate for
home users, businesses and organisations.
Integrated software: This application package consisting of software for several
distinct applications. There will always be 2 or more application packages in
integrated software. Office software is integrated software consisting of wordprocessing, desktop, publishing software. Integrated software is cheaper than
buying individual packages and is easier to transfer data from one module to
another.

3. Specific software: This performs one particular e.g. payroll, stock control, income
tax tec.
Bespoke software: specially created and written for a particular business or
organisation. It is produced when there is no suitable packages available and is a
very expensive option. With this software; organisations don’t have to change how
it works, you can specify exactly what the software must do, the software can be
designed to work with current software and hardware but its more expensive and
could contain errors.
Purposes of application software: software that has been produced to allow the
user to carry out a specific task.
Generic packages: software that is not restricted to any particular job. It would
include: word processor, database management software, spread sheet,
presentation software, desktop publishing and web browsing.

4. Word-processing: packages are used to include documents containing text such as
letters, reports etc. and for preparing text for other applications e.g. text could be
typed using word-process software.
justification
Bullet points/ numbering
Formatting blocks of text
Tabs and indents
Line spacing
hyphenation