What is Software? Write the type …

Software
Software is another name for programs. Basically it is a single program or a group of programs.

Program


Program is nothing but a set of or a group of step by step instructions.Such several programs integrated together to make a software. Generally instructions are made of functions.

Types of software


Basically there are two types of software as shown below.
1.System Software
2.Application Software

System software


System software are also known as background software as most of them runs at background to support foreground process.It acts as an interface between a computer user,computer hardware and application software.There are four types system software as follow.

a)Operating System
b)Utilities
c)Device drivers
d)Language translators.

a)Operating System
Operating system is a software that coordinate computer resources.It also acts as an interface between user and computer hardware and application software. Operating system handle many of technical details related to using computer. Some Examples of operating system are given below. 
Linux, Unix, Microsoft windows XP etc.

b) Utilities
This utility concept is some what same as like tool kit and tool box that came with your newly purchased bike. Though we are not mechanic, these tools are given for the purpose of conducting periodic maintenance of bike to maintain its efficiency and performance. Utilities functions in the same manner for your computer to make more efficient. Utilities are also known as service programs. Generally utilities are used to perform specific tasks related managing computer resources. Some utilities are given below that came with Windows XP are given below.
Disk defragment, backup, disk cleanup etc.

c) Device Drivers
As we know there are different types of devices connected to a computer system which includes some input devices (for example.. keyboard, mouse, scanner etc.), some output devices (for example. monitor, printer, speaker etc.) and other devices like pen drive, mobiles etc. Then one question arises that how can computer distinguish these devices while functioning them. And answer is because of these device drivers.

Software is the set of programs (instructions) that tell a computer what to do”

There are two types of software :

1. System software
2. Application software