What is Computer Software?
Computer software is so called in contrast to computer hardware, which encompasses the physical
interconnections and devices required to store and execute (or run) the software. The distinction between computer software and computer hardware is sometimes confusing because they are so integrally linked. Clearly, when you purchase a computer program (video games, operating systems, etc.), you are buying software. But to buy the software, you need to buy the disk (hardware) on which the software is read or recorded.
Software is often divided into two categories:
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Systems software: Includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.
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Applications software: Includes programs that do real work for users. For example, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems fall under the category of applications software.
The different types of Computer Software.
• Tax Software.
• Accounting Software.
• Personal Productivity Software.
• CD Burning and Music Software.
• Pocket PC (PDA) Software.
• DVD Software.
• Video Games.
• Graphic Software.
• Multimedia Software.
• Image Editing Software.
• Desktop Publishing Software.
• Educational Software.
• Home and Garden Software.
• Travel Software.
• Children Software.
• HTML Editing Software.
• Email Software.
• Browser Software.
• Internet Software.
• Anti Virus Software.
• Operating System Software
Computer software comes in a range of different prices. You can find many discount computer software from as little as Rs.400 up to and over Rs.12,00000.00. Price ranges for all computer software general depend on exactly what it is used for and which operating system is runs on. The software for all operating systems environments including: Windows, MS-DOS, Mac, Linux, Unix, and OS/2.
What are the best selling Computer Software titles?
There are literally thousands of software titles available, but here are some of the best selling: Microsoft Software (Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access), Adobe Software (Adode Acrobat, Photoshop 7), Macromedia (Flash 5, Dreamweaver), Symantec (Norton Anti Virus).
By: Vinay Choubey