Software refers to instructional information that directs the activities of the computer hardware or helps the user control the hardware components of the computer. Word processors ,spreadsheets ,e-mail programs ,web browsers ,and everything else in the computer runs and executes are all kinds of software .
Helps run the computer system. It controls and manages individual hardware components. Without it your computer will not run properly .typically ,it associated with operating systems. Device drivers  ,programming tools ,and utilities are examples of system software.
Is the system software responsible for all basic system operations of the  computer. System software that can be embedded into the hardware system .
Helps the user perform specific tasks. Directly applies the various capabilities and resources of the computer to solve problems. Examples of application software programs are office suite, media players, and computer games. They are usually independent of the OS and must be purchased separately.
Are designed specifically to solve complex mathematical problems Integrates the work done on a common project by many different users in different locations.
 

Software Concepts

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    Software refers toinstructional information that directs the activities of the computer hardware or helps the user control the hardware components of the computer. Word processors ,spreadsheets ,e-mail programs ,web browsers ,and everything else in the computer runs and executes are all kinds of software .
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    Helps run thecomputer system. It controls and manages individual hardware components. Without it your computer will not run properly .typically ,it associated with operating systems. Device drivers ,programming tools ,and utilities are examples of system software.
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    Is the systemsoftware responsible for all basic system operations of the computer. System software that can be embedded into the hardware system .
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    Helps the userperform specific tasks. Directly applies the various capabilities and resources of the computer to solve problems. Examples of application software programs are office suite, media players, and computer games. They are usually independent of the OS and must be purchased separately.
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    Are designed specificallyto solve complex mathematical problems Integrates the work done on a common project by many different users in different locations.
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