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Computer software is a general term used to describe computer programs that
perform some task on a computer system. The term includes application software
such as Office Software for
business (word processors, spreadsheets, presentation, databases, email and
calendars, graphics and design applications), which perform productive tasks for
users. Examples of business software include:
Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Visio,
FrontPage),
Adobe Acrobat and
Photoshop,
Corel Draw, Microsoft Expression Web,
Audio and Video Editing. Application software can also include software for
personal use (such as
games),
educational software as well,
programming and
development tools, . It can also include Internet applications such as web
browsers.
System software (such as operating systems), interfaces with the computer's hardware, to provide the necessary services for basic computer functions. Examples of system software include: Microsoft Windows XP & Windows Vista, server operating systems like Microsoft Small Business Server or Windows Server 2003. System software can also include security software and utilities.
Software, unlike hardware, is typically no sold, but rather it is licensed for specific uses.
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