What Is Project Management?

13. COMPUTER SOFTWARE


Task 1: Prepare a PPT (PowerPoint presentation) either using the given material or additional sources

Computer Software Definition

What is computer software? Computer software refers to programming code that is executed on the computer hardware that facilitates the completion of tasks by a computer. What is a computer program? A computer program is a specific sequence of instructions written in programming code that is carried out by a computer processor to complete a specific task. Thus, a computer program is a piece of software designed for a certain use or task.
Computer software examples include operating systems, which allow for easy use of a computer's processing power, as well as applications like Notepad and Firefox. Software can be physically stored on the hard drive or at another location such as a USB drive, or it can be cloud-based and hosted over the internet.

Computer Software Examples

Since personal computers have become ubiquitous in many countries, computer software can be found across the globe. In fact, because of the widespread use of computers in both personal and business contexts, as well as the integral role that the internet plays in the global economy, it is difficult to imagine how today's world would function without computer software. A list of some of the most well-known computer software examples includes:

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  Operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS)
  
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  Productivity Software (for example, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  
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  Internet Browsers (including Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
  

These and other specific examples of computer software are used many times per day by individuals and companies around the world.

Types of Computer Software

There are many examples of specific computer software that play a role in personal and professional computer systems. Computer software can generally be divided into two categories: system software and application software. System software includes technical programs that communicate with the computer's hardware, including its processor, and provides a framework for application software. Application software includes the programs that do not relate to the basic functioning of the computer, but allow you to do tasks, such as internet browsers or word processors.