Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function. A program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.
There are two types of software −
- System Software
- Application Software
System Software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers.
Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers, Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.
Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of a system software −
- Close to the system
- Fast in speed
- Difficult to design
- Difficult to understand
Application Software
Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular environment.Example.
- Payroll Software
- Student Record Software
- Inventory Management SoftwareFeatures of application software are as follows −
- Close to the user
- Easy to design
- More interactive
- Slow in speed
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