computer software and its components

1. THE
COMPUTER
SOFTWARE

2. It is called a program
Software
 It is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to
do and how to do it.
 It is also acts as a link between the user and hardware in
order to execute a complete computer process.

3. Two Main
Categories of
Computer
Software

4.  It is the software that makes the computer work.
1. System Software
* Besides operating systems, other examples are anti –
virus software, communication software and printer
drivers

5. Types of System
SoftwareA. Operating System
• It is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities
among computer hardware devices.
• It provides a means for users to communicate with the
computer and other software.

6. B. Utility Program
• It allows user to perform maintenance – type task
usually related to managing a computer, its devices
or its programs.
Types of System
Software

7.  It refers to the program created to accomplish specific task
user with the purpose of supporting and improving the user’s
work
2. application Software
 It is designed to make user’s more productive and assist
them with personal task

8. a. Word Processing Software
• It allows user to create and edit a document.
Classification of Application
Software

9. b. Spreadsheet Software
• It allows users to create document and perform
calculations
Classification of Application
Software

10. c. Database Software
• It allows users to store and retrieve vast amount of data
Classification of Application
Software

11. d. Presentation Graphic Software
• It allows users to create visual presentation
Classification of Application
Software

12. e. Multimedia Software
• It allows users to create image, audio, video and etc,
Classification of Application
Software

13. 1. Business Software
• It is a combination of different types of 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, project management, accounting and
enterprise computing.
Purpose of Application
Software

14. 2. Graphics and Multimedia Software
• It is a software that are used by people with specific
needs in the field of engineering, architecture, web
development and programming.
• this software includes computer – aided design,
desktop publishing, paint and image editing, video
and audio editing, multimedia authoring and web
page authoring.
Purpose of Application
Software

15. 3. Personal and Educational Software
• These are used mostly by the greater public for
managing and organizing their personal activities.
• This software includes personal software suites,
personal finance, educational, entertainment, clipart
and imagery gallery and information reference.
Purpose of Application
Software

16. 4. Communication Software
• It is a special type of software that works with a
hardware and transmission media.
• This software includes e-mail, file transfer protocol,
chat room, instant messaging, and blogging.
Purpose of Application
Software