Information on the significance and uses of different kinds of computer software that help in making life simple and convenient.
Technology
is changing and updating itself at a breakneck speed and as a result of
this, unimaginable things are now not only becoming possible but also
extremely convenient. The computer which happens to be the biggest gift
of technology to mankind consists of two main parts namely the software
and the hardware. While the hardware deals with the physical part of the
functioning of a computer, the software is responsible for conveying to
the hardware about the tasks that have to be performed. In simple
words, the hardware is the body of the computer while the computer
software is the part that tells the brain what to do. Hence, it is
obvious that the software forms the central part of the efficient
working of any computer.
The main function of the software is to
translate directions and concepts to the hardware so that the task can
be performed appropriately. This function includes converting the
language we can understand into computer language in order to make it
possible for the hardware to understand the nature of the function to be
performed. It is now made evident that without the required computer
software, it is impractical to operate a computer. Now let us try and
understand how this software is created. The people who are in charge of
designing and creating software are the compute programmers that make
use of a unique programming language. While making the software, this
programmer writes his programs with the help of commands that are
written in simple language which is very easy for any of us to
understand. The technical name for these commands is 'source code. '
After the process of expressing data with the help of the source code is
complete, a program known as 'compiler' is used on this code so that
the data can be translated into a language that can be understood by the
computer hardware.
Again, the computer software can be divided
into two sub categories: the system software and the application
software. The system software is the software which is entitled with the
task of helping the hardware function systematically whereas the
application software consists of all the other tasks that have to be
performed by the computer users except the functioning of the hardware.
Some people believe that programming software is also a constituent of
the types of software while the others think otherwise.
Apart from
the above mentioned kinds of computer software, there are a few others
which have been developed with time and expertise. These are the
computer games software, driver software, education software,
productivity software, media players and media development software to
name a few. The computer games software is becoming increasing popular
with the video games lovers as it consists of various genres like first
person shooters, adventure games, action games, Massive Multiplayer
online games and so on. The driver software allows the working of other
devices in collaboration with the computer like printers, scanners etc.
The education software can help students learn difficult subjects with
the help of programs or games. The word processors, presentation
software and database management utilities are some of the examples of
productivity software that help the users get more productivity in their
business.
The media software assists in the playing or editing or
pictures or videos or music files. All these types of computer software
collectively play a major role in most of the activities that we
indulge in on our computers.
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