This document classifies computer devices and software into different categories. It divides devices into input, output, processing, and storage categories. It identifies keyboards, mice, printers, and speakers as examples. It also separates software into application software, like Word and Excel, which help users complete tasks, and system software, like Windows and Linux, which help computers run efficiently.

1. Device Classification

2. Input  anything that is plugged into the computer Keyboard Mouse

3. Output  Anything that comes out of the computer. Printer Speakers

4. Processing  Computers way of manipulating data. CPU CPU

5. Memory  temporary memory of the computer, temporary memory. Ram Cache

6. Storage Devices  a way to terminally store data. CD’s DVD’s

7. Software Classification

8. Application Software  set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task. Microsoft Word Personal Finance Video Editing Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Excel

9. System Software- helps the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently Windows Vista Microsoft Office Documents under start Microsoft Windows Linux