Softwre Fundamental.ppt

Software Fundamental Software Computer software, or just software is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures and documentation that perform some tasks on a computer system. Software includes websites, programs, video games etc. that are coded by programming languages like C, C++, Java etc . Software Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes: system software, application software and programming software . System Software Interface with hardware to provide the necessary services for application software. Insulate the applications programmer as much as possible from the details of the particular computer complex being used, especially memory and other hardware features, and such as accessory devices as communications, printers, readers, displays, keyboards, etc. System Software Operation System Device drivers Application Software Allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer related) tasks. Industrial automation, business software, educational software, medical software, databases, and computer games, Air Traffic Control. Application softwares use “windows” to display information, and use menus and tool bars to instruct and edit. Browsers enable the users to search and display the Internet resources. Microsoft Internet Explorer is an Internet browser that displays Web pages and assists users in navigating, searching and communicating on the Internet. Windows Office Word Processing Word processing programs create texts, like reports, letters, memos and Web pages. The most popular word processors are Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, and Lotus Word Pro. Most word processors have features to help the users write better: Spelling Check, Grammar Check, Auto Check, Thesaurus, Font and Font Size, Graphics, Alignment, Word Wrap, Page Margins, Indents, Find and Replace, Move and Copy, Bulleted and Numbered Lists, Style, Text Wrapping, Footnote and Endnote, Captions and Cros