Software refers to instructional information that directs computer hardware activities and includes system software like operating systems that control hardware components and application software that helps users perform tasks. System software includes the operating system, firmware embedded in hardware, and device drivers that help the operating system communicate with hardware, while application software includes office suites, multimedia players, analytical programs, groupware for collaborative work, and packaged or custom software. Software is used for publishing, design, research, and business solutions.

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2. Softwarerefers to the instructional information that directs the activities of the computer hardware or user control hardware components of the computer. also called a computer program

3. Systems and ApplicationsSystem Softwarehelps run the computer system controls and manages individual hardware components Operating systemis the system software responsible for all basic system operations of the computer. Firmware is the system software that can be embedded into the hardware system.Device Driver is the system software that helps the operating system communicate with hardware components.

4. Application Software helps a computer user perform specific tasks directly applies the various capabilities and resources of the computer to solve problems Office Suite is a bundle of separate but interrelated and compatible software.Multimedia Software includes media players and graphics programs.Analytical Software designed specifically to solve complex mathematical problems. Groupware integrates the work done on a common project by different users.Packaged Softwarerefers to those produced and sold by software companies for general usage. User-written Software refers to those made by computer programmers for individuals.

5. Uses of SoftwarePublishingDesign ResearchProducer IntegrationBusiness Solutions

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