FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -The two main categories of software are application software and system software. An application is software that fulfills a specific need or performs tasks. System software is designed to run a computer’s hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on top of.

Detailed explanation-2: -Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware-i.e., the physical components of a computer system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Computer software is typically classified into two major types of programs: system software and application software.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the key difference between Application Software and System Software? Ans. The system software is used for operating computer hardware. On the other hand Application software are installed according to user’s requirements.

Detailed explanation-5: -The working of application software is manual, which means the user needs to start using it. Examples of System Software are Operating systems, Compiler, Assembler, Device drivers, etc. Examples of Application Software are Web browsers, MS office, Graphic design software, etc.