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    Sarthak Gupta is studying ECE at MSIT. This document introduces computer software, including the differences between system software and application software. System software manages hardware and includes operating systems, compilers, loaders, linkers and interpreters. Application software does real work for users, such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, and database systems. Examples of each type of software are provided.

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    SARTHAK GUPTA

    ECE
    MSIT
    049

    Email ID: [email protected]


    FUNDAMENTALS
    OF
    COMPUTING

    Contents

    Topic: Introduction to Computer Software

    We will learn about:1. What is software?


    2. Types of Software

    System s/w, Application s/w


    3. Examples of system Software

    Operating System, compiler, loader, linker,


    Interpreter
    4. Examples of Application Software
    Word processors, Spreadsheets, Presentation,
    Database systems

    Introduction to
    Computer
    Software

    Software
    Computer Instructions or data, anything that
    can be stored electronically is Software.

    For example: There is a problem in the


    Software implies Problem with program or
    data

    Types of Software
    System Software
    Application Software

    System Software:
    System Software includes the Operating System and
    all the utilities that enable the computer to function.
    System software is a term referring to any
    computer software which manages and controls the
    hardware so that application software can perform a
    task.
    Example:
    Operating Systems, Compiler, Loader, Linker,
    Interpreter.

    Application Software:
    Application Software includes programs that
    do real work for user.
    Example:
    Payroll systems, Inventory Control, Manage
    student database, Word Processor,
    Spreadsheet and Database Management
    System etc.,

    System Software:
    Operating System:
    Operating System is a software, which makes a
    computer to actually work.
    Examples: Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac OS, etc.,

    Compiler :

    A compiler is a program that reads a program in one


    language the source language and translates into
    an equivalent program in another language the
    target language.

    Loader:

    A loader is the part of an operating system that is


    responsible for loading programs into memory,
    preparing them for execution and then executing
    them.

    System Software(CONTD):

    Interpreter:

    An interpreter is a computer program that


    translates and executes instructions written in a
    computer programming language line-by-line, unit
    by unit etc.,

    Linker:
    A linker or link editor is a program that takes one or
    more objects generated by compilers and assembles
    them into a single executable program.

    Application Software:
    Word Processors:
    Word processing is a tool that helps user in creating,
    editing, and printing documents. Word processors will
    normally have the following capabilities built into them:
    Spell checking
    Standard layouts for normal documents
    Have some characters appear in bold print,
    italics, or underlined
    print the document
    Example :- Microsoft Word

    Spreadsheets:

    The spreadsheet packages are


    designed to use numbers and formulas to do calculations
    with ease.Examples of spreadsheets include:
    Budgets , Payroll ,Grade Calculations ,Address
    Lists
    Example:- Microsoft Excel

    Application
    Software(contd):
    Graphic Presentations:

    The
    presentation programs can make giving
    presentations and using overheads easier. Other
    uses include:
    Slide Shows
    Repeating Computer Presentations on a
    computer monitor
    Using Sound and animation in slide shows
    Ex:- Microsoft PowerPoint

    Database Management System (DBMS):


    A DBMS is a software tool that allows multiple
    users to store, access, and process data into useful
    information.
    Database programs are designed for these types of
    applications:
    Membership lists , Student lists ,Grade
    reports
    Ex:- Microsoft Access

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