14. TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Types of Software Two types:

1. Application software2. System software

System software An operating system is a software

that controls the general operations of a computer.

System software Examples of Operationg system (OS)

1. Microsoft Windows

System software2. Mac OS

System software Utility programs – A type of system

software that help to manage and maintain your computer.

Examples: disk optmising, disk error checking and antivirus software.

System software

Application software Types of application software

Application software Examples:

Application software Word Processor – Used to edit and create

documents.

Spreadsheet – An electronic worksheet that has a grid made up of rows and columns.

Graphics – Used to create and edit graphics. Two main categories:

• Raster graphics editing applications, such as Adobe Photoshop.

• Vector graphics editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator.

Application software Database – enables you to store data

in organised manner and find specific items easily.

Web browser – is a program that is used for obtaining and presenting information through the World Wide Web.