• a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

• entire set of programs, procedures, and routine

• indispensable part of the computer; cannot be seen but is highly important

types of software

system software

• helps the user, hardware, and application software to interact and function together

• essential in managing the whole computer system

application software

• what you engage with the most

• “AppS”

• productive end-user programs that help you perform tasks

• ex. honkai impact, valorant, messenger (mga apps)

programming software

• not used by end-user

• usually used by those with knowledge in computer

• used to write, develop, test, and debug other software

• ex. python, java

driver software

• operates and controls devices and peripherals plugged into a computer

• enable the devices to perform their designated tasks and translate commands of an operating system for the hardware devices, assigning duties

TYPES OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE

operating system

• controls the working of computer hardware and software

• ensures your gadget to work properly

• ex. windows, linux, macos, android, ios

utility software

• helps to maintain the proper and smooth functioning of a computer system

• different from the application program

• for the hardware

• ensures your system to remain stable and secure overtime

• ex. anti-virus, deleting data, software updates, system updates, formatting, user accounts and security

TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE (APPS)

general purpose apps

• designed to perform a wide range of fundamental functions that a user needs to perform on a system

• ex. chrome, microsoft, gdocs, firefox, opera, spreadsheet, gmail, photoshop, dlc media player

business apps

• designed to fulfill specific business function and operations

• to improve the accuracy and efficiency of business operations

• ex. crm (automated responses like ung sa mga banko, press 1 kineme), erp,

custom developed apps

• solely built for some specific organization or user based on business requirements

• ex. ust shs github, mga enrollment system (how we manage/ways),

software sub-category

shareware (CAPITALISM !!!!! THIEVING HUNGRY BASTARDS)

• free to use with limitations

• forced trial period, often 30 days

• some features may require payment

freeware (i love u)

• free to use with no limitations

• no trial period

• all features are operational for all users

closed source

• only the original authors of the source code are allowed to touche it

• its illegal to meddle with the source code

open source

• available to view, learn from, copy, change, and share

• errors get corrected fast and updates happen often

challenges in software updates

security concerns

• ung pag lagi kang nagpipirate

compatibility issues

• baka hindi fit ung drive mo kineme dun sa laptop and stuff

rapid technological changes

• laging may udpate and so ur gadget wont catch up