What is Software?

A software programs which enable the user to perform some particular task

1. System Software :

System Software , it helps the user as well as the hardware to function and even interact with each easily.

A) Operating System

• MS Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• Android
• CentOS
• Ubuntu
• Unix

B) Device Drivers

This type of software controls particular hardware which is essentially attached to the system.

• BIOS Driver
• Motherboard Driver
• Display Driver
• ROM Driver
• Printer Driver
• USB Driver
• Sound Card Driver

C) Firmware

It is actually a permanent software which is embedded in the system`s read-only memory.

• Computer Peripherals
• Embedded System
• UEFI
• BIOS

D) Utility

Software like dike cleanup and management tools, anti-viruses, defragmenters, compression tools etc. are all utility software.

• Norton Antivirus
• McAfee Antivirus
• WinRAR
• WinZip
• Piriform CCleaner
• Windows File Explorer
• Directory Opus
• Razer Cortex

2) Application Software

Popularly Known As end-user programs

• MS Word
• Apple iwork-Pages
• Corel WordPerfect
• Google Docs

B) Database Software

It is use create as well as manage a database

• MS Access
• FileMaker
• dBase
• Clipper
• MySQL
• FoxPro

C) Multimedia Software

This is a software which is able to play, create as well as record images, audio or even video files.

• Adobe Photoshop
• Picasa
• VLC Media Player
• Windows Media Player
• Windows Media Meker

D) Web Browsers

These software are utilized to browse the internet.

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer