Created by Sara Baca
Software are the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do. It is divided into applications software and systems software. Applications software includes word processing, spreadsheets, database manager, graphics, and communications programs. Systems includes operating systems, enables the applications software to interact with the computer. Applications software is defined as software that can perform useful work on general-purpose tasks. Customized software is software designed for a particular customer. Packaged software is the kind of "off the shelf" program developed for sale to the general public. Word processing software allows a person to use a computer to create, edit, save, and print documents. Spreadsheet software allows a person to use rows, columns, and formulas to display, analyze, and summarize data. A database manager is a program used to manage multiple data files. A graphics software package enables users to present information in the form of charts and graphs or to create complex freehand artwork. Communications software manages the transmission of data between computers over wired or wireless channels. Some examples of software are DOS, Windows, OS/2, Macintosh operating system, and UNIX. >