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    There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, language processors, device drivers, and utility software. Operating systems allow other programs to run and communicate with hardware. Language processors process program code. Device drivers control hardware devices. Utility software adds functionality. Application software includes generalized packages like word processors, specialized packages for specific tasks, and customized packages developed for organizations.

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    There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, language processors, device drivers, and utility software. Operating systems allow other programs to run and communicate with hardware. Language processors process program code. Device drivers control hardware devices. Utility software adds functionality. Application software includes generalized packages like word processors, specialized packages for specific tasks, and customized packages developed for organizations.

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    There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, language processors, device drivers, and utility software. Operating systems allow other programs to run and communicate with hardware. Language processors process program code. Device drivers control hardware devices. Utility software adds functionality. Application software includes generalized packages like word processors, specialized packages for specific tasks, and customized packages developed for organizations.

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    Types Of Software

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    Types of Software

    Software

    System Application
    Software Software

    Operating Language Device Utility Generalized Specialized Customized


    System Processor Driver Software Packages Packages Packages

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    System Software

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    System Software
    ⌘System software is a type of computer program
    (software) that is designed to run computer’s hardware
    and application programs.

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    Operating System
    ⌘An operating system, or "OS," is a software that
    communicates with the hardware and allows other
    programs to run.
    ⌘ Every desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone
    includes an operating system that provides basic
    functionality for the device.
    ⌘Common desktop operating systems include
    Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

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    Language Processor
    ⌘A language processor is a software program designed
    or used to perform tasks such as processing program
    code to machine code. Language processors are found
    in languages.

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    Device driver
    ⌘A device driver is a computer program that operates
    or controls a particular type of device that is attached to
    a computer. 
    ⌘A driver provides a software interface to
    hardware devices, enabling operating systems and
    other computer programs to access hardware functions
    without needing to know precise details about the
    hardware being used.

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    Utility software
    ⌘Utility programs, commonly referred to as just
    ‘utilities’, are software programs that add functionality
    to your computer or help your computer perform better.
    ⌘Although operating system provides all the features
    users need to use and maintain their systems, inevitably
    they still do not meet everyone’s expectation.
    ⌘Examples of utility programs are antivirus software,
    backup software and disk tools.

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    Application software

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    Generalized packages
    ⌘General purpose application software is a type
    of application that can be used for a variety of tasks.
    ⌘It is not limited to one particular function.
    ⌘Examples of General purpose application
    software include: Word processors, Spreadsheet and
    Presentation software.

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    Specialized packages
    ⌘Specialized Application Software is a software that is
    specially designed for an individual or company's
    specific needs.
    ⌘Specialized software is software that is written for a
    specific task rather for a broad application area.

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    Customized packages
    ⌘These are the software applications that
    are customized (or developed) to meet the specific
    requirements of an organization / institution.
    ⌘For Example: Student information details,
    Payroll packages, inventory control etc.
    These packages are developed using high-
    level computer language.

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    THANK YOU!

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