A computer must be instructed through programs, called software, to perform desired tasks. There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, programming language translators, communication software, and utility programs. It controls the computer's operation and processing capabilities. Application software solves specific problems through programs like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, graphics software, education software, and entertainment software. Both system and application software are needed to run a computer and perform work.

2.  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.
 A software package is a group of program that solve a
specific problem or perform a specific type of work

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4. System software is a set of one or more
programs designed to control the
operation and extend the processing
capability of a computer system.
 The program which included in a system
software package are called system
programs.

6.  Some commonly known types of system software
are:
(1). Operating systems:- Operating system software
takes care of effective and efficient utilization of all
hardware and software components of a computer
system.
(2). Programming language translators:- It transforms
the instructions prepared by programmers in a
programming language into a form that can be
interpreted and executed by a computer system.

7. (3). Communication software:- In a network
environment communication software enables
transfer of data and programs from one computer
system to another.
(4). Utility programs:- Utility programs are a set of
programs that help users in system maintenance
tasks, and in performing tasks of routine nature.

8. Application software is a set of one or more
programs designed to solve a specific problem,
or do a specific task.
The programs included in an application
software package are called application
program.

9.  Some commonly known application software are:-
(1). Word-processing software:- It make use of a
computer for creating, editing, viewing,
formatting, storing, retrieving, and
printing documents.
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(2). Spreadsheet software:- Spreadsheet software
is a numeric- data-analysis tool that allows us to
create a kind of computerized ledger.

10.  (3). Database software:- A database is a collection
of related data stored and treated as a unit for
information retrieval purposes.
(4). Graphics software:- It enables us to a
computer system for creating, editing, drawings,
pictures, graphs, etc.
(5). Education software:- Education software
allows a computer to be used as a teaching and
learning tool.
(6). Entertainment software:- It allows a
computer to be used as an entertainment tool

11.  Without system software we cannot run the
computer and without application software we
cannot do the work on the computer.
 For running the running the computer we need
software