It is called software.
Application Software is a type of software designed for specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or playing games.
Examples include word processing applications, office suites like Excel and PowerPoint, and accounting software for payroll and sales.
For browsing or surfing on the internet.
They are designed for the micro-computer market and aim to meet a wide range of user needs.
An operating system acts as an intermediary between applications and the computer's hardware.
Converts an assembly program into machine code, also known as object code or object program.
A disk cleaner utility helps to remove unnecessary files and free up disk space.
Instant Artist, Lotus 123, Corel Draw, Paint, Quick Art.
Hospital management packages are used for hospital administration and healthcare management.
It manages file systems on storage media such as hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and tapes.
Translates a high-level language into machine code before execution.
An Operating System (OS) is a critical piece of system software that manages the computer's resources, including memory, storage, and hardware components.
Statistical packages are used for statistical analysis such as budgets, payroll, and grade calculations.
Examples include hospital information systems, billing systems, computer-assisted treatment, scanning, and medical records management.
Desktop Publishing
It allows different hardware and software elements to work together.
MS Access, Oracle, FoxPro, and Dbase
It coordinates and manipulates hardware components like memory, printers, disks, keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Anti-virus software.
For journals, magazines, and books.
Application software refers to programs that enable a computer to perform specific, useful tasks, directly benefiting the user.
Examples include accounting software, enterprise software, graphics software, media players, and office suites.
An operating system designed to connect computers and users, enabling resource sharing.
For texts, letters, arts, spell checking, layouts, saving, and printing.
They primarily deal with documents, apply computing power to specific tasks, are developed for specific tasks for end-users, and are available in versions for various platforms.
Application software performs specific tasks for the user, while system software manages the computer's resources.
A type of OS that uses icons, menus, and windows to provide a user-friendly interface. Examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Translates a high-level source code into executable code during execution, one line at a time.
A file manager utility helps users organize, manage, and access files on a computer.
For presentations in seminars, meetings, workshops, classroom teachings, and more.
Software developed by specialized companies to address specific functions for various businesses and individuals.
MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, SuperCalc.
An operating system designed to manage computer resources and allocate them to one user at a time.
Data compression utility.
Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Word Star.
Used for processing employee salaries and payroll management.
For managing school operations, curriculum development, and reference aids.
Utility software refers to system software designed for maintenance and optimization tasks, helping to analyze, configure, and maintain a computer.
Utility software controls and manages computer resources, aiding in maintenance and optimization.
A system monitor utility tracks and displays system performance and resource usage.
For drawings, charts, and graphs.
Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google.
Used by banks to manage and streamline their operations.
These systems rely on text commands to interact with the computer. Examples include MS-DOS and Unix.
A type of software that converts programs written in source code into object code that a computer understands.
A compiler translates the entire source code at once, while an interpreter translates only one line at a time before execution.
Software is a collection of instructions and data that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.
PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Soft Master.
Used for managing accounting tasks and financial records.
Web-based learning software.
An operating system that allows concurrent access by multiple users, managing resources to ensure that each user's needs are balanced and isolated.
System Software is a type of software that manages the computer's hardware and resources, providing a foundation for running other programs. Examples include operating systems, utility software, language translators, and device drivers.
Database
For creation of membership lists, student lists, grade reports, and instructor schedules.
Examples include disk management, backup, data recovery, anti-virus, and editors.
It manages errors, protecting the system from data loss and crashes.
Backup software.
A disk defragmenter utility reorganizes fragmented data on a disk to improve efficiency.