| The programs, or
set of instructions, that tell computer
hardware
what to do. Software is often divided into two
categories: system software, which includes the
operating system (e.g., Windows 95, MacOS, Unix)
and all utilities that enable the computer to
function; and applications software, which
includes programs that perform specific tasks
and functions (e.g., word processors,
spreadsheets, and databases). |
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