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Software is defined as a set of instructions that enable the use of computer hardware, classified into application software and system software. Application software allows users to perform specific tasks, while system software maintains the internal operations of a computer. The document also includes a structure diagram and a table categorizing different types of software.

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Software is defined as a set of instructions that enable the use of computer hardware, classified into application software and system software. Application software allows users to perform specific tasks, while system software maintains the internal operations of a computer. The document also includes a structure diagram and a table categorizing different types of software.

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Software notes

SOFTWARE

Definition: Software is defined as a set of instructions to the computer to perform some task. For one to
use the computer’s hardware, software is essential for it’s utilization. Software is therefor classified into
software and application software.

Application Software User developed software are application


programs developed by programmers to meet
Application software allows the user to perform
the needs of a company e.g. payroll and stock
some task. If the computer user wants to play a
control systems.
certain game, then that would be possible by
using application software. System software

Application software can be further categorized These are set of instructions that maintain the
into: internal operation of a computer system. They
include: -
 Standard packages
 User developed  Operating system e.g. windows 95
 Utility programs e.g. Anti -Virus
Standard packages are the software supplied by
 Translators e. g. Compiler
software companies are universal e.g. Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access etc.

STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

SOFTWARE

SYSTEM
APPLICATION SOFTWARE SOFTWARE

Standard Translator
User Operating Utility
Packages
Developed Systems programs

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Software notes

The above structure describes the software breakdown. The information can also be presented using a
table as shown below:

System Translators E.g. Compiler

Software Software Utility programs E.g. Anti virus

Operating systems E.g. DOS, Windows 95,98,2000, me, XP

Application User developed E.g. payroll systems

Software Standard packages E.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

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Software notes

STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

SOFTWARE

SYSTEM
APPLICATION SOFTWARE SOFTWARE

Standard Translator
User Operating Utility
Packages
Developed Systems programs

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