System software includes operating systems, programming language translators, communication software, and utility programs that are included in a system to run applications. Application software is designed to solve specific problems or tasks and includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, education, and entertainment programs. The document introduces software, defines it as computer programs and instructions, and categorizes software into system software and application software.

1. WELCOME
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2. Software
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3. Introduction
•A computer cannot do anything on its own. It must be
instructed to do a job desired by us.
•The term software refers to a set of computer program,
procedures, and associated documents describing the
program, and how they are to be used.
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4. Types of software
• Software can be divided into two major categories:-
(1). System software
(2). Application software
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5. TYPES OF SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
• The program which
included in a system
software package are called
system programs
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• Application software is a set
of one or more programs
designed to solve a specific
problem, or do a specific
task.
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6. System software
Some commonly known types of system software are:
Operating systems
Programming language translators:
Communication software:
Utility programs:
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8. Application software
Some commonly known application software are:-
Word-processing software:
Spreadsheet software:
Database software:
Graphics software:
Education software:
Entertainment software:
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10. Thanks to all
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