Computer software provides instructions that direct a computer's processor to perform tasks. It contrasts with computer hardware, which is the physical component. Hardware and software require each other to function. There are three main types of software: 1. Operating system software manages computer resources and provides services for other programs. It is essential for applications to run. 2. Utility software helps analyze, configure, optimize and maintain computer systems. It focuses on how the hardware, operating system and storage operate. 3. Application software allows users to perform tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, games and simulations. It depends on system software like the operating system to execute.

2. Computer software or simply software is
any set of machine-readable instructions
that directs a computer's processor to
perform specific operations. Computer
software contrasts with computer
hardware, which is the physical
component of computers. Computer
hardware and software require each
other and neither can be realistically
used without the other. Using a musical
analogy, hardware is like a musical
instrument and software is like the notes
played on that instrument.
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• Operating
System
2.
• Utility Software
3.
• Application
Software
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4. An operating system (OS) is software that
manages computer hardware and software resources
and provides common services for computer
programs. The operating system is an essential
component of the system software in a computer
system. Application programs usually require an
operating system to function.
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks
for efficient use of the system and may also
include accounting software for cost allocation
of processor time, mass storage, printing, and
other resources.

5. • Utility software is system software designed to
help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a
computer.
• Utility software usually focuses on how the
computer infrastructure (including the computer
hardware, operating system, software and
data storage) operates. Utility software, along
with operating system software, is a type
of system software, distinguishing it
from application software

6. Application software (an application) is a set
of computer programs designed to permit the
user to perform a group of coordinated functions,
tasks, or activities. Application software cannot
run on itself but is dependent on system software
to execute. Examples of an application include a
word processor, a spreadsheet design and
management system, an aeronautical flight
simulator, a console game, a drawing, painting,
and illustrating system, or a library management
system.