what is computer software?

what is computer software?

      computer software computer software can be split into two categories,that is, system software and application software. a) system soft... 21:36

      computer software
computer software can be split into two categories,that is, system software and application software.
a) system software
the system software of a computer consist of a collection of operative program whose purpose is to make the use of the computer more effective. the customer who buys a computer would usually receive, in addition to the hardware, any available software needed for the effective operation of his computer. a computer without some kind of system software would be very ineffective and most likely possible to operate.

b) application software
this is the software that enables us to do the things that we bought our computer for, such as typing a letter, preparing payroll, playing games, writing music or creating  animated displays.
application software is normally supplied as a package, consisting of the following:
. the software, supplied on floppy disk or CD rooms.
. a manual, explaining how to use the software.
. training material, either supplied on disk,CD ROM or in a booklet.