about the computer software for grade 8

1. THE COMPUTER
SOFTWARE

2. Two Main Categories of Computer
Software
1. System Software
• Is the software that makes the
computer work .
• Examples are anti-virus software,
communication software and printer
drivers.

3. Types of System Software
a. Operating System
• 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.
• Examples: Windows, Linux, and Mac

4. Types of System Software
b. Utility Program
Allows a user to perform maintenance-type
tasks usually related to managing a
computer, its devices, or its programs.
Some of it is Antivirus, PC Maintenance,
File Manager, and a Spyware Remover.

5. 2. Application Software
Refers to the program created to
accomplish specific tasks for the user
with the purpose of supporting or
improving the users’ work.
It is designed to make users more
productive and/or assist them with
personal tasks.

6. Classification of Application Software
 A. Word Processing Software – Allows users to create and edit a document.
 Example: Microsoft Office word, Word Pad, etc.

7. Spread Software – allows users to create
document and perform calculation.
Example : Microsoft Excel, Open Office Calc,
etc

8.  C. Database Software- Allows users to store and retrieve vast amount of
data.
Example : Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle, etc

9.  Multimedia Software – allows users to create image, audio, video etc
 Example : Real player, Media player, etc

10.  D. Presentation Graphic Software –allows users to create visual
presentation.
 Microsoft Powerpoint, Open Office Presentation, etc.

11.  E. Multimedia Software – allows users to create to create image, audio,
video , etc.
 Real Player, Media Player, etc.

12. Purpose of application Software
 1. Business software 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.

13. Graphics and Multimedia
 Software are used by people with specific needs in the field of
engineering, architecture, graphics, web development, and programming.

14. 3. Personal and Educational
 Software are used mostly by the greater public for managing and
organizing their daily personal activities.

15. 4. Communications
 Software is a special type that works with a hardware and transmission
media. This software includes e-mail, file transfer protocol, chat room ,
instant messaging, and blogging.