Types and computer software Definition

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The software is a general term for data that is formatted and stored digitally, including computer programs, documentation, and a variety of information that can be read and written by a computer. In other words, the computer system that is not tangible. This term highlights the differences with the computer hardware. [1] [2] [3]Below are some examples of kinds of software, namely:Application software (application software) such as word processing, spreadsheets calculating tables, media players, and the package of office applications such as OpenOffice.org.Operating system (operating system) such as Ubuntu.Software development tools (software development tool) as Compiler for high-level programming languages ​​like Pascal and low level programming language is assembly language.Controller hardware (device drivers) the junction between the device hardware and computer assistant is software that is widely used in supermarkets and schools, namely the use of barcode scanners in other database applications. [4]Software sedentary (firmware) as it is installed in a digital wristwatch and remote control.Free software (free 'libre' software) and Open source software (open source software)Free software (freeware)Trial software (shareware / 'trialware)Destroyer software (malware)

 Software,Most of today's society the computer divides into two parts. The first part is the hardware which is a physical device that is in the computer.And the second is computer software, which tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. If likened to that computers are sentient beings, then the hardware is the body such as eyes for seeing, lungs for breathing and other body parts, while the software or software described as intelligence, such as processing the image the eye sees, ordered the hands to lift the object, and forcing the body to breathe using lungs.

Computer Hardware, became part of the machine, and only understand two basic concepts are illuminated (on) and off (off), the concept of on and off is called binary. Computer software developed for the binary can be a way to tell the computer hardware in doing its job. Computer software translates and directs computer users to understand about what can be done by computer hardware.Most of the computer software created by programmers using a programming language. Programmers write the commands in programming languages ​​like the language used by people in general in making conversation. Such commands are called "Source Code".Other computer programs called compilers used on the source code, and then change the command to the language that is understandable by computers. And the result is called the program executable (EXE).Computer software is divided into two main categories of system software and application software. Software systems present a program that can allow the hardware running properly. Software applications provide a program that allows users to do something besides running the hardware.There are also several types of computer software, including:Games Software - This type of software is included in the category of entertainment or amusement, this software has a variety of types.These species such as MMOs (Massive Multiplayer Online Games), first-person shooters, action games, roleplaying games, and adventure games.Driver Software - Program to allow computers to be able to interact with additional hardware devices such as printers, scanners, and video cards.Education Software - different types of previous programs, educational software can teach anything from the computer, perform related activities such as typing or various other types of education such as chemistry.The media player and other media software development - Software that is made to be able to play or edit digital media such as music or video files.

Productivity Software - This type of software allows users to be more productive both in running a business or perform other productiveactivities. Examples of this software is the letter-processing software(MS Words), Software database manager, presentation software andsome other software.
Operating system - software that is the source of other software that can allow other software to run. Examples of the software operatingsystem is Windows Vista, Mac OS X and Linux

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