Software

__ James Farley __ __ and __ __ Erika Moore-Thames __



__ Computer Software __ Computer software are the programs, programming languages, and data that direct the operations of a computer system.

> Software programs are stored as binary data that is copied to a computer's hard drive, when it is installed.
 * Computer Software consists of lines of code written by computer programmers that have been compiled into a computer program.



There are two categories of computer software:

Systems Software Application Software

__ Systems Software __ It generates the user interface and allows the operating system to interact with the hardware.

__ Application Software __ Applications software is computer software designed to help the user perform singular or multiple related specific tasks. These are the task users want to use a computer to complete.

__ Types of Software __ __ Productivity Software- __ this software type refers to word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, PIMs, schedulers, and other software packages that are designed for individual use.

__ Security Software- __ software that protects your computer from a wide variety of potential risks, including hacker intrusions, destruction of data, harmful viruses, Trojan horses and other malicious attacks.

__ Administrative Software- __ This is the type of software that manages the software applications in an enterprise, which includes the distribution of new software and upgrading of existing software.



__ Assistive Software- __ This type of software is designed to enable people with disabilities to accomplish daily living tasks, assist them in s communication, education, work, or recreational activities, to enhance, help them achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life.



__ Multimedia Software- __ This software is a media and content software that uses a combination of different content forms:text, audio, still images, animation, video, and interactive content forms.



__ Instructional Software- __ software that is designed for teaching or self-learning. This includes software designed for applications, drill and practice, tutorials, simulations, instructional games, problem solving, multimedia, teacher utilities.



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