Software

Software consists of programs written to perform specific tasks. There are 2 types of software - SYSTEM SOFTWARE and APPLICATION SOFTWARE.

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

# System programs that control the computer.

# The operating system is an example of system software. It is the first to load when turning on a computer.

# It handles memory management, input and output activitities, storage management.

Example:

Microsoft Windows, Apple's macintosh, Linux, UNIX, Mac OS

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

* Perform a specific task such as using computer word processors, games, java.....

* All application programs are written using computer programming language.

Example:

Microsoft Word, Notepad, Windows Media Player, MP3 Converter, Adobe Photoshop