Software is a
set of program which are designed to perform a well-defined function A program
is a sequence of instructions written to save a particular
problem.
Software two
types
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software
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.
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software
1-System
software
The
system software is a collection eloigned to operate control and extern the
processing capabilities of the computer it off. System software serve as the
interface between hardware and the end users.
Features of
system software are the following.
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system
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.
<!--[endif]-->Fast in
speed.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.
<!--[endif]-->Difficult to
design
<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.
<!--[endif]-->Difficult to
understand
<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.
<!--[endif]-->Less
interactive
<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.
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size
<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.
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manipulate
<!--[if !supportLists]-->h.
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written in low-level language
2-Application
software
Application
software are the software that are designed to satisfy a particular need of a
particular environment. All software prepared by 45in the computer lab can come
under the category of Application software.
Computer
hardware
Represents the
physical and tangible components of the computer i.e. the components that can be
seen and touched. Examples of hardware are following.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.
<!--[endif]-->Input devices:-
Keyboard, Mouse ,etc
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.
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:- printer monitor, etc
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.
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storage devices:- Hard disk CD, DVD, etc.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.
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composes: CPU, Mother board RSM, etc.
