Utilities perform specific tasks like file conversion and virus scanning. File management software organizes files and folders. Peripheral drivers control devices like printers and scanners. Print drivers control printers. Package software includes files and documentation to run a program. Generic and integrated software instruct computers on tasks. Applications software performs useful tasks. Specific software is for dedicated purposes like accounting. Bespoke software is customized for specific purposes.

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Utilities- is a program that performs a very specific task. Utilities are not regarded
as applications because they are fairly simple and only perform one specific task.
examples are file converters( used to save files in different formats) ,virus scanners
, security and accounting
File management software- provided as part of system software, performs
file/folder organisation ,back up copy creation, file compression.
Peripheral drivers : A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is
not part of the essential computer, i.e., the memory and microprocessor.
Peripheral devices can be external -- such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner -- or internal, such
as a CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Internal peripheral devices are
often referred to as integrated peripherals.
Print drivers-A program that controls a printer. Whenever you print a
document, the printer driver takes over, feeding data to the printer with the
correct control commands. Most modern operating systems come with printer
drivers for the most common types of printers, but you must install them before
you can use the printer. You can also download updated drivers from the printer
manufacturer's Web site.

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Package software-a bundle of files necessary for a particular program to run along
with some form of documentation to help a user get the program started.
Generic software-Generic software is a programme used to instruct a computer on
how to perform a specified task.
Integrated software -A collection of computer programs designed to work together
to handle an application, either by passing data from one to another or as
components of a single system. A collection of computer programs that work as a
unit with a unified command structure to handle several applications, such as
word processing, spread sheets, data-base management, graphics, and data
communications.
Applications software-Application software is all the computer software that
causes a computer to perform useful tasks (compare with computer viruses)
beyond the running of the computer itself. A specific instance of such software is
called a software application, program, application or app.
Specific software -Software which are used only for specific purposes are called
specific purpose application software. For example, accounting software (like
Tally, Busy, etc.), custom made software (like payroll, billing, reservation, etc.).
Bespoke software-bespoke software is software customized for a specific purpose.
Bespoke programs may include custom accounting software for a certain company
or a network monitoring tool for a specific network.

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Word processing -used to produce documents containing letters
Spread sheet software-Computer programs (e.g. Excel, Lotus) that have efficient
and accurate methods of working with numbers. They are used to perform a wide
variety of simple to complex calculations, and offer charting and graphing
capabilities.
• Macros- A symbol, name, or key that represents a list of
commands, actions, or keystrokes. Many programs allow you to create
macros so that you can enter a single character or word to perform a
whole series of actions.
• Database software-Computer programs designed to store large amounts
of data and allow for quick and efficient
searching, retrieving, sorting, revising, analysing, and ordering.
• There are two common types of databases: flat file databases and
relational databases
• Presentation software-A presentation program is a computer software
package used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show

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Web browser software-Software that allows a user to locate, view, and access
information from World Wide Web sites via the use of a graphical interface (e.g.
Internet Explorer and Mozilla).
Favourites and bookmarks-A shortcut to an Internet site that is stored and
accessed via a web browser (also called a "favourite").
Email facilitates- Electronic messages, typically addressed as person-to-person
correspondence, which are transmitted between computers and across networks
Search-Software that searches for specific information or files on the Internet
using search criteria that is entered.
Reply-software that enables you to send back a message received
• File attachments-A file attached to an e-mail message. Many e-mail
systems only support sending text files as e-mail.
• Website design software- Web design is skill of creating graphical
presentation of content (usually through hypertext and hypermedia)
shown on the web in the form of web sites and other web applications
using different types of media

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File attachments-A file attached to an e-mail message. Many e-mail systems only
support sending text files as e-mail.
Website design software- Web design is skill of creating graphical presentation of
content (usually through hypertext and hypermedia) shown on the web in the
form of web sites and other web applications using different types of media