1. Computer Fundamentals What is Computer Software?

2. What is Software? ●Software includes all of the programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it. ●Software is divided into two main types: o System software o Application software

3. System Software ●There are two types of system software: o Operating systems o System Utilities

4. Operating Systems ●The operating systems lets the hardware devices communicate with one another ●It also supports the hardware when applications programs are running ●The two most widely used operating systems are Macintosh OS and Microsoft Windows

5. System Utilities ●Programs that help the computer work properly are called utility software. ●They usually do maintenance and repair jobs that the operating system cannot do itself.

6. Application Software ●There are four main categories of application software o Productivity software helps people at work o Graphics software helps people to draw, paint and touch up photos o Communication software allows computers to connect to the Internet and to send email o Home, education and entertainment software helps people manage their finances, learn new skills or have fun

7. Application Software ●There are two ways to obtain application software o Custom software  software for very specific jobs that someone is hired to create o Off the shelf software  software used for standard jobs that is easily available in stores and on the Internet