3.9K viewsView 14 upvotesView shares Definition of Software
Hire Arvind Upadhyay

Ticker

6/recent/ticker-posts

Definition of Software

software, instructions that tell a computer what to do. Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware—i.e., the physical components of a computer system. A set of instructions that directs a computer’s hardware to perform a task is called a program, or software program.

The two main types of software are system software and application software. System software controls a computer’s internal functioning, chiefly through an operating system, and also controls such peripherals as monitors, printers, and storage devices. Application software, by contrast, directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and may be said to include any program that processes data for a user. Application software thus includes word processors, spreadsheets, database management, inventory and payroll programs, and many other “applications.” A third software category is that of network software, which coordinates communication between the computers linked in a network.

Software is typically stored on an external long-term memory device, such as a hard drive or magnetic diskette. When the program is in use, the computer reads it from the storage device and temporarily places the instructions in random access memory (RAM). The process of storing and then performing the instructions is called “running,” or “executing,” a program. By contrast, software programs and procedures that are permanently stored in a computer’s memory using a read-only (ROM) technology are called firmware, or “hard software.”




Post a Comment

0 Comments

Attract Health, Wealth, and Success

Using the Law of Attraction

Are you struggling to become successful, despite having all the knowledge and skills?

It might be because you’re not using the most powerful principle known to mankind.

Join Our Virtual Event!

Available in Hindi and English

Date: 20th Oct 2024

Time: 10 AM to 11 AM

Pay just Rs 50 to join via UPI:

Pay via UPI

Register by emailing: ceoarvindenterprises@gmail.com

Chat with our team on WhatsApp for more information:

917741040321

Register Now Chat on WhatsApp

Event by Arvind Upadhyay.

Arvind Upadhyay is the author of over 100 books, a business and life coach, and famous for his self-help books, high-energy seminars, and workshops.

Join Arvind Upadhyay Succedo Event & Movement

Unlock Your True Potential!

Are you ready to transform your life and achieve the success you deserve?

Join us for an empowering experience!

Event Details:

Date: 25th October 2024

Time: 3 PM to 4 PM

Price/Ticket: Rs 100

Virtual Event

Lifetime Guidance

Pay just Rs 100 to join via UPI:

Pay via UPI

Register by emailing: ceoarvindenterprises@gmail.com

Chat with our team on WhatsApp for more information:

917741040321

Register Now Chat on WhatsApp

Event by Arvind Upadhyay.

Arvind Upadhyay is the author of over 100 books, a business and life coach, and famous for his self-help books, high-energy seminars, and workshops.