SOFTWARE

Software

• is the genetic term for programs. It consists of instructions for controlling and directing the computer. We use software to perform varied tasks using the computer.

CategoriesofSoftware:

System Software

A. Operating System1. With Graphical User

Interface (ex. Ubuntu Linux)

2. Without Graphical User Interface/Text Mode (ex. Disk Operating System)

System Software

A. Programming Languages

1. High-level (ex. Java, C++)

2. Mid-level or Assembly level (ex. TASM)

3. Low-level (ex. Machine code)

Application Software

A. Custom-Made Systems

1. Transaction Processing (ex. Enrollment System)

Application SoftwareB. Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Systems/General-purpose

1. Educational Packages (ex. Jump Start Kindergarten Modules)

2. Productivity Tools (ex. LibreOffice Writer)

3. Games (ex. Plants vs. Zombies)

4. Utilities (ex. Antivirus Software)

5. Entertainment (ex. Music Player)