System software includes operating systems, utility programs, and drivers that allow the computer hardware and software to work together. There are two main categories of computer software: system software and application software. Application software refers to programs created for specific tasks to support and improve users' work, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

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