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A Presentation on Computer Software

Name- Jitendra Kumar

Class- B.Ed. 2nd semester

Session: 2015-2017S.J.N.P.G.COLLEGE, LUCKNOW, INDIA

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Content Introduction Characteristics Classification Difference between software and

hardware Educational Application of

Computer Software References

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Introduction Computer software is a program that

tells a computer what to do. These instructions might be internal

commands, such as updating the system clock, or a response to external input received from the keyboard or mouse.

The term "software" was first proposed by Alan Turing and used in this sense by John W. Turkey in 1957. In computer science and software engineering, computer software is all information processed by computer systems, programs and data.

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Characteristics of a Software

1. Accuracy2. Security3. Fault tolerance4. Recoverability5. Learn ability6. Operability7. Performance8. Stability9. Testability10.Install ability

Classification

Software

System software

Application

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System Software System software

Helps run computer hardware and computer system itself.

System software includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools and more.

System software is almost always pre-installed on your computer.

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Application Software Application software allows

users to accomplish one or more tasks.

Includes word processing, web browsing and almost any other task for which you might install software.

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Common Example of Application Software

Microsoft Word WordPerfect PowerPoint Netscape Internet Explorer Photoshop Photo-Paint Quick Time Dream weaver Adobe Reader

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Difference between Software and Hardware

A set of instruction given to the computer called Software.

You cant touch and feel software.

Software is developed by writing instruction I programming language.

The operation of computer are controlled through software.

Physical parts of the computer are called hardware.

You can touch and feel hardware.

Hardware is constructed using physical material or components.

Computer is hardware, which operates under the control of a software.

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Educational Application of Computer Software

Educational Software is a Software Program that is beneficial for both students and teachers alike.

To the Students it can precipitate a willingness to learn due to its typical interactive nature and visual content.

To the teachers, it is an adding tool that will help them make their students understand more deeply the concepts of the particular subject that they teach.

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References IntroductionPage-3: computer software……..the keyboard or mouse . http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-computer-software.htm

Page-3: The term…………programs and data.http://cs.sru.edu/~mullins/cpsc100book/module02_introduction/module02-03_introduction.html

Page-4: http://www.practicigruby.com/articles/qualitiess-of-great-softwares

Page-9: http://greatinformer.blogspot,in/2012/11/8-best-differences-between-hardware.html?m=1

Page-10: http://education-software-today.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-educational-software.html?m=1

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