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What is software

Software:

       A computer cannot perform on its own. It needs to be exclusively instructed on what it has to do. A set of instructions written in computer language is known as program and tow or more programs are know as software. The main objective of software is to enhance the capabilities of the computer.

Classification of software:

       computer software is generally classified into tow broad categories.
1. system software
2.application software

Application software:

     This software is also know as application package. It is a set of one or more programs designed to carry out specific operation depending on the application. The programs that constitute an application package are known as application software.

System software:

     This software is also known as systems package. It is a set of one or more programs designed to control the operation of computer system. 

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