COMPUTER SOFTWARE - 2

Types of Computer Software 

 1. Application Software :- A software which is developed to help the user to perform specific task, like Word Processing Software, Data Base Programs, Entertainment Software, Business Software, Educational Software, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Spreadsheet Software and so on.

Types of Application Software --------

   A. Demo Software

   B. User-Written Software

   C. Ready Made Software

       A. Demo Software :- Demo Software are also called preview or trial version of a software which is freely distributed and is programmed to work only for few (usually 80 days) after the first run.

       B. User-Written Software :- User-Written or Custom-Written software are those software which is written by a programmer according to requirements of the user.

      C. Ready Made Software :- Ready Made Software are prepared not only for the user in general. These types of software are available in the market for every user.

2. System Software :- System Software consist of several programs which is directly responsible for controlling and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system.

Types of System Software --------

     A. System Management Program

     B. Developing Software

        A. System Management Program :- It includes an integrated system of programs, which manages the operations of the processors, controls, input/output, manages storage resources and provides various support services. They are -------

• BIOS (Basic Input Output System) :- The BIOS is commonly known as system BIOS. The BIOS controls various electronic components within the main computer system. The initial function of the BIOS sets the machine hardware into a known state that helps the operating system to configure the hardware components.
• Device Driver :- A system software which written with the objective of making device function when it is connected to the computer. Every device whether it it is a printer, monitor etc, has a driver program associated with it for its proper functioning.
• System Utilities :- The program perform takes related to the maintenance of the computer system. These are the package which are loaded into computer during time of installation. These are -------

          ⇾ Disk Compression :- It increases the amount of information that can be stored on the hard disk by compressing all information stored on the hard disk.

          ⇾ Disk Fragmentation :- It detects computers files whose contents are broken across several location on the hard disk and moves the fragments to one location to increase efficiency.

          ⇾ Backup Utilities :- It can make a copy of all information stored on a disk and restore either the entire disk or selected files.

          ⇾ Disk Cleaner :- It is use to find that have not been used for a long time. This utility also servers to increase the speed of a slow computer.

To be continued in the next article......☺️