The document outlines different types of software, including system software like the operating system and file management utilities, as well as application software for tasks like word processing, graphics, multimedia, and sound. It notes that operating systems handle system hardware, utilities can compress files, and file management allocates storage space. Application software choices depend on user needs, with designers preferring graphics tools and more expensive programs offering more features.

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Software in general is responsible for being
the platform of interaction between computer
and user.
System Software – The Operating System, File
Management, and Utilities.
Application Software – Word Processing
Software, Multimedia Software, Sound
Software, Picture Software.

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Operating System – Handles and controls the
system hardware used in a users computer
Utilities – Can compress, encode, decode data
or several files into one file.
File Management – Allocation of files on the
computer (windows explorer)

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Word Processing – Has a balance of text and
graphical capabilities
Graphics – Has extensive graphical
capabilities, use of vector software
Multimedia – Has video, Graphical and sound
capabilities.
Sound – Has extensive audio capabilities

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There are several factors to consider for
application software, based on what the user
seeks.
For example, a designer may require software
with many graphic creation features.
As the cost of software goes up, so does the
number of features offered.