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SOFTWARE
System software
Definition
Is the software that directly operates the computer hardware, to provide basic functionality needed by users and other software, and to provide a platform for running application software. System software includes:
Operating systems
Device drivers
Utilities
Device drivers operate or control a particular type of device that is attached to a computer. Each device needs at least one corresponding device driver; because a computer typically has at minimum at least one input device and at least one output device, a computer typically needs more than one device driver.
Utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
Based on the purpose, computer software can be divided into:
Here you have a fun video that explains what utility software is:
Some examples are:
Software is considered the brain of the computer, an organized information in the form of operating systems, utilities, programs, and applications that enable computers to work.
- Unix
- Linux
- MsDos
- Max
- Windows
Software consists of carefully-organized instructions and code written by programmers in any of various special computer languages. For example: the binary code.
Application software
Is software that uses the computer system to perform special functions or provide entertainment functions beyond the basic operation of the computer itself.
Here you can find some more information about application software: http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing/ocr/211_hardware_software/types_sw/miniweb/pg7.htm
Malicious software
Is software that is developed to harm and disrupt computers. Is any software used to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, gain access to private computer systems, or display unwanted advertising.