What is Software?
Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer step-by-step how to perform a particular task. There are two types of software in use : Operating or System software and Application software.
Operating Software:
It tells the computer how to use its own components. It is a set of permanent instructions for getting the compter started. It allows the computer to identify the devices attached to it, memory available etc. before the actual work is starts. Ex. Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux etc.
Application Software:
It is a software which makes the computer useful for the people. The programs which help people to do specific tasks are known as 'Application Software'. These softwares have been written to do almost every imaginable task. Ex. MS Office, Tally, Photoshop etc.
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