WHAT IS SOFTWARE

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate

computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware,
which describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a
generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that
run on a device. It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer,
while hardware is the invariable part.

2 Main types of software

Application software
System software

WHAT IS SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS

System software is used to manage the computer itself. It runs in
the background, maintaining the computer's basic functions so
users can run higher-level application software to perform certain
tasks. Essentially, system software provides a platform for
application software to be run on top of.
TYPES OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 Operating systems.
 Device drivers.
 Middleware.
WHAT IS APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Application Software is a type of computer program that performs
specific functions. These functions, performed by application
software, can be personal, business as well as educational. Thus,
application Software is also known as end-user software or
productivity software.

TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Word Processing Software
Spreadsheet Software
Presentation Software