software and its types

1. SOFTWAR
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Prepare by: M.Robeel

2. Software
 Software is a set of instructions that tell a
computer exactly what to do.
 It can’t be executed without hardware.
 It can’t be touched.
 Software is reinstalled if the problem is
not solved.
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3. Software Type
 Two type of Software
 System Software
 Application Software
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4. System Software

5. System Software
 System software serves as the interface
between the user, the application software, and
the computer’s hardware. To use application
software, such as a word processing program,
your computer must be running system
software — specifically, an operating system.
Three popular personal computer operating
systems are Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
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6. System Software..
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7. System Software..
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8. System Software..
 A user does not communicate directly with the
computer hardware. Instead, system software
is the interface between the user, the
application software, and the hardware. For
example, when a user instructs the application
software to print a document, the application
software sends the print instruction to the
system software, which in turn sends the print
instruction to the hardware.
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9. Application Software

10. Application software
 A computer is a valuable tool. Software allows
users to create letters, reports, and other
documents; develop multimedia presentations;
design Web pages. Application software
consists of programs designed to make users
more productive and/or assist them with
personal tasks. Application software has a
variety of uses:
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11. Application software
 Application software is available in a variety of
forms: packaged, custom, Web application,
open source, shareware, freeware, and public
domain
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12. Type of Application
Software

13. Types of Application
software
 Packaged software
 Packaged software is mass-produced, copyrighted
retail software that meets the needs of a wide
variety of users, not just a single user or company.
Packaged software is available in retail stores or on
the Web.
 Custom software
 Custom software performs functions specific to a
business or industry. Sometimes a company cannot
find packaged software that meets its unique
requirements. In this case, the company may use
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14. Types of Application
software
Open source software
 Open source software is software provided for use,
modification, and redistribution. This software has
no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding
modification of the software’s internal instructions
and its redistribution. Open source software usually
can be downloaded from the Internet, often at no
cost.
• Shareware
 Shareware is copyrighted software that is distributed
at no cost for a trial period. To use a shareware
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15. Types of Application
software
 Freeware
 Freeware is copyrighted software provided
at no cost to a user by an individual or a
company
 that retain
 Public-domain software
 has been donated for public use and has no
copyright restrictions.
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16. Application Software..
 Thousands of shareware, freeware, and
public-domain programs are available on the
Internet for users to download. Examples
include communications, graphics, and game
programs.
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17. Business Software

18. Business software
 Business software is application software
that assists people in becoming more effective
and efficient while performing their daily
business activities. Business software includes
programs such as word processing
,spreadsheet , database, presentation, note
taking, personal information manager,
business software for phones, project
management, accounting, document
management,
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19. Utility Programs

20. Utility Programs
A utility program, also called a utility, is a type
of system software that allows a user to perform
maintenance-type tasks, usually related to
managing a computer, its devices, or its
programs. Most operating systems include
several built-in utility programs

21. MS Word

22. Word processing
applications
 A word processing program ( also called word
processor) provides tools for creating all kind of
text-based documents.
 Microsoft word is the most popular word
processing program.
 It is used to Create, Edit and Format
documents such as; reports, resumes etc.
 It is used by business organizations, govt.
agencies, and individuals to create documents.
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Word Processing
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24. MS Excel

25.  Spread Sheet is a widely used application
software for calculations.
 It provides worksheet to enter data.
 Worksheet is a collection of rows and columns that
allow calculations using formulas and built in
functions.
 It also allow data to display data graphically using
charts.
 It increases ease and speed of calculating and can
recalculate automatically
EXAMPLE:
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Spread Sheet
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26. Spread Sheet
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27. MS Access

28. A Microsoft Access program is a software tool
for entering, calculating, manipulating and
analyzing sets of numbers.
Microsoft Access is one of the most commonly
used Database application
Microsoft Access
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29. Project Management
Software

30. Project Management
Software
 Project management software allows a user to
plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events,
resources, and costs of a project. Project
management software helps users manage project
variables, allowing them to complete a project on
time and within budget. A customer service manager
might use project management software to schedule
the process of administering customer surveys,
evaluating responses , and presenting
recommendations.
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31. Personal information
Manager Software

32. Personal Information
Manager Software
 A personal information manager (PIM) is
application software that includes an appointment
calendar, address book, notepad, and other features
to help users organize personal information. Mobile
devices such as smart phones and PDAs include,
among many other features, PIM functionality. You
can synchronize, or coordinate, information so that
both the mobile device and your personal computer
and/or organization’s server have the latest version
of any updated information.
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33. Entertainment
software

34. Entertainment software
 Entertainment software for personal computers
includes interactive games, videos, and other
programs designed to support a hobby or provide
amusement and enjoyment. For example, you might
use entertainment software to play games
individually or with others online , make a family
tree, or fly an aircraft. Many games are available as
Web applications, allowing you to play individually or
with other online players
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