SOFTWARE
Type of software
There are classified into two
Operating systems
Application systems
OPERATING SYSTEM
An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the
computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application programs in a
computer
Types of operating system
Multi-tasking operating system
Multi-processing operating system
Time-sharing operating system
Real-time operating system
Multi-programming batch operating system
Distributed operating system
Network operating system
Simple batch operating system
Mobile operating system.
Operating systems Examples
EXAMPLES
Microsoft OS laptops desktops
Mac OS iMac
Linux (laptops)
Chrome OS (laptops)
Android (phones ,TVs and Fridges)
iOS (phones, ipad)
Functions of an operating system
processor management – allocating various tasks to a processor and giving it enough time to function
memory management – allocating and deallocating memory across different processes
device management – controlling the workings of input-output devices, including receiving and
communicating requests, performing tasks and interacting with peripheral devices such as printers and
cameras
file management – tracking information that supports file system storage and maintaining integrity of data
security – ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data, including protecting against unauthorised or
malicious access and relaying vulnerabilities
error detection – checking for external threats, malicious software and hardware changes
job scheduling – determining which applications need to run in which order
Application systems
Application software are programs that allow you to perform tasks on a computer
Types Of Application Software
Generic Software
General-purpose application software is multipurpose, can execute a range of
basic tasks, and is capable of performing generic duties a user needs on the
system.
Word Processors: allow users to build, modify, access, format, delete, and
customise text files. They include built-in features and templates that help in
customization, report creation, sending emails, etc. MS Word, WPS Writer, and
WordPad are
Spreadsheet Software: they enable performing calculations with tools and
organise data in tables of rows and columns MS Excel, Google Sheets,
LibreOffice Calc are examples of application software for spreadsheets.
Database Software: helps users store related data in an organised form,
and to delete, modify, extract, or add to the database.Oracle, SQL, and
dBASE are examples.
Presentation Software helps individuals and companies present their ideas
and projects as a slide show MS PowerPoint, and Canva, are examples.
Web Browsers: these help users search for information and entertainment
on the internet.Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefoz, Opera
