Introduction and Types of Software

Theoretical concepts of Operating System

Introduction to Software

A software is set of instructions that perform specific task. It interacts basically with the hardware to generate the desired output.

Types of Software

Software is classified into two types:

1. Application Software

2. System Software

Application Software:

Application software is a set of programs to perform specific task. For example MS-word is an application software to create text document and VLC player is familiar application software to play audio, video files and many more.

System Software:

System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run the computer’s hardware and application programs. For example Operating System and Language Processor.