Explain the different types of computer software programs. Be specific and use examples

There are two types of computer software:

1. System Software

2. Application Software

System Software:

These are the programs that are designed to maintain and operate a computer system and manage the hardware.

System software includes :

1. Utility software

2. Operating System

The Utility software are types of programs that can carry out configuration and maintenance tasks. Ex : Compression software, Formatting software, Disk defragmentation software or backup software.

The operating system provides the user with a User Interface to manage the hardware of the computer.

The operating system can perform these tasks :

1. Memory management

2. Managing security

3. Resource management

4. Print spooling

5. Error handling

Applications software :

This type of software allows the user to carry out specific tasks.

Ex : word processing software, spreadsheet software, database management software

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