Software

Software

1. System Software

2. Application Software

3. Programming Languages

4. System Software

   • Utility software
     • Antivirus
     • Backup
     • Encryption
     • Compression
     • Defragmenter
     • Archive
   • Operating System
   • Translators
     • Compilers
     • Interpreters
     • Assemblers

5. Programming Languages

   • Low-level languages
     • Don't need translating
     • Take up less storage
     • Useful for writing system software
     • Not portable
     • Difficult to learn, write and debug
     • Program is usally very long
   • High-level languages
     • Portable
     • Access to libraries and functions
     • Easy to learn, write and debug
     • Programs are shorter than low-level programs
     • Take up more storage space
     • Need translating

6. Application software

   • Text editor
   • Photo viewer
   • Web browser
   • Email client
   • Games