Two types of software are application software and system software. Application software consists of programs that perform specific tasks for users, such as a word processing program, e-mail program, or Web browser. System software consists of the programs that control the operations of a computer and its devices. The two types of system software are operating systems and utility programs. An operating system (OS) is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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For instance one of the most widely used application software is Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word allows you to create, edit, save and print digital documents on your computer. While it is not the only word processor out there, it is the most popular. Others would include WordPerfect, Google drive, and iWork.
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Explanation of Word Processing [edit]. A word processor is a software program that is used to create a document, store it electronically, display it on a screen, modify it using commands and characters, and print it on a printer.
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Application software allows you to do anything on the computer, such as playing games, or watching TV. Anyone and everyone using a computer should be familiar with the different applications available to them and how to properly utilize said programs.
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Software Ownership [edit]. After an application software program is developed, the author has what is called ownership rights. These rights specify exactly how the program can and cannot be used. For example, ownership rights allow the author to decide on whether or not the program can be sold, shared, or distributed.
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Typically, different sizes of computers use different operating systems, and even the same types of computers may not use the same operating system. The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the software platform, or platform.
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System software is an essential part of a computer system. This chapter defines system software and discusses two types of system software: operating systems and utility programs. You learn what an operating system is and explore user interfaces, operating systems features, and operating system functions.
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In addition to these types of software, there are more terms to describe software that is distributed with common tools and utilities that don't necessarily cause harm to your computer or are a security risk. Some of these terms are slang terms used to describe unwanted features found in applications software.
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1 Usually, the author allows people to use the software, but not sell it. 2  Shareware is software that distributed on the basis of an honor system. 3  Most shareware is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly.
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One of the advantages of web-based software is that as long as you have an Internet connection, you can access your files. This allows for you to access the same files from many different device including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
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what type of software allows users?
Application software and system software are the software that allows users.