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Programs Inside The Computer

Software refers to the programs inside a computer and usually consists of the operating system and application software. Software is typically created through a process that includes planning, programming, debugging, documentation, beta testing, and quality control. There are two main categories of software: system software, like the operating system, that controls other programs, and application software for specific tasks. The operating system is the most important system software that performs basic computer functions.

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Programs Inside The Computer

Software refers to the programs inside a computer and usually consists of the operating system and application software. Software is typically created through a process that includes planning, programming, debugging, documentation, beta testing, and quality control. There are two main categories of software: system software, like the operating system, that controls other programs, and application software for specific tasks. The operating system is the most important system software that performs basic computer functions.

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Programs Inside

the
Computer

SOFTWARE
It refers to the programs
inside your computer.
Usually consists of the
operating system and
application software.

SOFTWARE IS USUALLY CREATED


BY THESE FOLLOWING STAGES:
1.

2.

Planning includes discussions


on establishing what the software
will be used for and how it should
work.
Programming Writing the
actual computer instructions or
code which is then compiled into
executable files which your
computer can use.

3. Debugging Correcting
errors in the program
after doing trial tests.
4. Documentation Writing
the manual for the users
of the program.

5. Beta Review Some


customers are allowed to test
the program before offering it
to the market. Any mistakes
or software bugs should be
reported
back
to
the
programmers for correction.

6. Quality Control

Making sure that


customers are satisfied
with the software after
they have purchased it.

CATEGORIES OF
SOFTWARE
System

Software
Application Software

SYSTEM SOFTWARE
These control the programs
inside your computer. They
include the Operating
system and Utility
software.

OPERATING
SYSTEM
The

most important program


that runs on a computer. It
performs basic tasks such as
making sure your hardware
operates properly, accepting
input from the keyboard,
displaying output

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