what is software

Software

Software is a general term for the various kinds of program used to operate computer and related devices.

Software is become as variables and datatypes related its programe.

Software term devided into two parts

1. Application software

2. System software

in application software we are used utility programs like photoshop,corol drow,foxpro,etc

and in system software we are taken a system level software like a dos,window,unix,linux ,ect such as operating system.

sometimes used to describe programming that mediates between application and system software or between two different kinds of application software

for Example,sending a remote work request from an application in a computer that has one kind of Operating System to an application in a computer with a different Operating System.

Some application programe are like system as "accessories." They can also be created independently using the Java platform or other programming languages.

Software can be purchased usually intended for sale after a trial section. freeware , public domain software , and open source software where the source code is furnished and users agree not to limit the distribution of improvements.

Someware is often become a packaged on CD-ROM. Todays, much purchased software, shareware, and freeware is downloaded from the Internet.

Some general kinds of application software include.

·Productivity software,which includes word processors, spreadsheets(excels), and tools for use by most computer users

· Presentation software (ms-power points)

· Graphics software for graphic designers (photoshop,corol drow)

· CAD/CAM software(Auto Cad)

· Specialized scientific applications (vb,vb.net,asp.net,vc++)

· Vertical market or industry-specific software (like for banking, insurance, retail, and manufacturing environments)