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Today we will be discussing about computer software in details.

A computer software is a collection of instructions that enables an end user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them. Without software, the computer would be useless. For example, without your Internet browser software you would be unable to browse the Internet or read this page and without a software operating system the browser would not be able to run on your computer.

Software can be purchased at a local retail computer store and online in form of  disks  such as floppy diskette, CD, DVD, or Blu-ray required to install the program onto the computer, manuals, warranty, and other important documentation.

Software can also be downloaded to the computer over the Internet. Once downloaded the setup file can be run to start the installation of the program on your computer.

 

The computer software is divided into two types

1. System software

2. Application software

 

1. System Software

System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. it is the interface between the hardware and user applications. The operating system  is the best-known example of system software. The OS manages all the other programs in a computer. other examples are utility programs, translators, compliers, etc

2. Application Software
Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end users. it is sometimes called app.  it also allows us to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop applications, and those for mobile devices are called mobile apps. When you open an application, it runs inside the operating system which is a system software until you close it. Examples of application software are word processors such as MS word, Spread sheet such as  MS Excel, Accounting Packages such as Peachtree etc.