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Computer Software

This document provides an introduction to computer software. It defines software as a series of instructions that tells hardware what to do or how to do it. Software is used to interact with programs through a user interface. There are different types of software including system software, which controls computer devices and operations, and application software, which performs specific tasks for users such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and web browsing. System software includes operating systems, which coordinate activities among hardware, and utility programs, which allow users to perform maintenance tasks.

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Computer Software

This document provides an introduction to computer software. It defines software as a series of instructions that tells hardware what to do or how to do it. Software is used to interact with programs through a user interface. There are different types of software including system software, which controls computer devices and operations, and application software, which performs specific tasks for users such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and web browsing. System software includes operating systems, which coordinate activities among hardware, and utility programs, which allow users to perform maintenance tasks.

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Introduction
to
Computer
Software
Learning Outcomes

The students should be able to

a) state the definition of software


b) state the usage of software
c) list different types of software
Definition Of Software

also called a computer program.

consists of a series of instructions that


tells the hardware of a computer what to do
or how to do it.
Usage Of Software
Software is used so that you can interact
with the program through its user
interface.

This user interface controls how


you enter data,
instructions and how information is
displayed on the screen
Types Of Software

Application
System Software
Software
System Software
System Software is used to control and
manage computer devices and operations.

A set of programs that coordinates


•Operating System all the activities among the
computer hardware devices

A type of system software that


•Utility Program allows a user to perform
maintenance type
tasks
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Operating System Utility program
Application Software
What is application software?
Application software are all programs that perform
specific tasks for users
word processing Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel
spreadsheets

database Microsoft Access

presentation Microsoft PowerPoint

E-mail Outlook Express

Web browser Internet Explorer


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