Software Categories

Software is categorized into two main categories:
o System Software
o Application Software

System Software:
The system software controls the computer. It communicates with computer’s hardware (key board, mouse, modem, sound card etc) and controls different aspects of operations. Sub categories of system software are:
o Operating system
o Device drivers
o Utilities

Application software:
A program or group of programs designed for end users. For example a program for Accounting, Payroll, Inventory Control System, and guided system for planes. GPS
lobal positioning system), another application software, is being used in vehicles,which through satellite determines the geographical position of the vehicle.

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