What is Computer Software?
Computer software
1. Application software
Programs that direst the performance of a particular use or application of computers and computer network to meet the information processing needs of end users.
a) General purpose application programs
General purpose application programs are programs that perform common information processing jobs for end users.
b) Application specific programs
Application specific software packages are available to support specific applications to end users in business and other fields.
2. System software
Programs that manage and support the resources and operations of a computer system or network as it performs various information processing tasks
a) System management programs
Programs that manage the hardware, software, network and data resources of the computer system during its execution of the various information processing jobs of users
b) System development programs
Programs that help users develop information system programs and procedures and prepare user programs for computer processing.