Software

Software

1. Utility Software

   • Examples
     • Firewall
     • File Compression
   • Programs that perform a very specific task related to the upkeep and gerneral functioning on the computer

2. Application Software

   • Special Purpose
   • General Purpose
   • Bespoke

3. Library Programs

   • A program library is a collection of compiled routines that other programs can use

4. Language Translators

   • Assembler
     • Assembly to Machine Code
   • Compiler
     • High Level language to Object Code
   • Interpreter
     • Analysis and Executes line by line of a High Level programming language

5. Operating Systems

   • Acts as an interface between user and hardware
   • Examples
     • Windows XP/7/8
     • Yosemite/MacOS