Software

• Application software is a category of software that performs end-user tasks
• General application is an application software that is used to perform a wide range of tasks
• An example of a general-purpose application is Microsoft word
• Special purpose application is a software used to perform a narrowly focused task.
• Integrated package is a software containing several related programs in one
• Methods of buying software include

  • off the shelf
  • customized(the user is able to personalize it)
  • custom written (the code for the program is custom written)
• A user interface is hardware & software that allows the user to communicate with the computer.
• Hardware interface is physical components that allow the user to manipulate the computer
• A software interface is programs used to communicate with the computer using hardware
• Examples of touch user interfaces include a keyboard & a touch screen
• An example of speech and sound interfaces include:

  • Bixby
  • Cortana
• Graphical user interface is the interaction with a computer using icons & pointers.