The document explains the definition of software as a set of computer programs alongside associated documentation and data. It categorizes software into four main types: application software, system software, programming software, and driver software, providing examples for each. Application software helps end users perform tasks, while system software manages computer hardware and applications, programming software aids in software development, and driver software allows devices to function properly.

1. Software and Its category
by
Muhammad Yousuf Ali
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2. Q No. 1 What is Software?
Q No. 2 What are the four main category of software?
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

3. What is Software?
Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and
data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and
which actually performs the work.
The software is considered as the language of the computer through the
software computer execute different commands. In simple words, The
software is a set of instructions, programs that are used to execute any
particular task.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

4. What are the main category of software?
1. Application Software
2. System Software
3. Programming Software
4. Driver Software
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

5. 1.Application Software
Application software is the most common type of computer
software, and can be defined as end-user programs that help end
users to perform tasks or achieve a desired outcome. The end-user
is the person who is actually using a product or program.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

6. 1.Application Software
Example:-
Examples of application software include internet browsers, (Google
Chrome, Safari, Fire Fox), Photo-editing software (Adobe Photoshop,
CorelDraw and Canva and etc). Microsoft collection (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

7. 1.Application Software
Example:-
Examples of application software include internet browsers, (Google
Chrome, Safari, Fire Fox), Photo-editing software (Adobe Photoshop,
CorelDraw and Canva and etc). Microsoft collection (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

8. 2. System Software
System software is a program designed to run a computer's
hardware and applications and manage its resources, such as its
memory, processors, and devices. It also provides a platform for
running application software. In other words, System software is
software designed to provide a platform for other software.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

9. 2. System Software
Example :-
Systems software Like operating system Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS X.
Each System software has its own set of unique characteristics.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

10. 3. Programming Software
Programming software is a program or set of programs which
helps the software developers to develop new program as per user
or client need. It helps software developer/programmers in
designing, creating, debugging and maintaining other programs
and applications.
Programming software has Compilers, assemblers, debuggers,
interpreters for the developing and running of the coding.
Programming software is also referred as software development
tools.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

11. 3. Programming Software
Example :
Python, C++, Java, .DotNet, Oracle, C# (C-Sharp)designed different level of
programming.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

12. 4. Driver Software
Driver software is considered to be a type of system
software. Driver software operates and controls devices
that are plugged into a computer. These drivers make it
possible for devices to perform their necessary functions.
Software and its category by Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian PhD Scholar, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

13. 4. Driver Software
Example :
Printer Driver, USB driver, DVD and Combo Drive Driver
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