What is computer Software | Software types | System software and applications software.
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware.
The two main categories of software are
system software and application software.
operating software is also called System software it is designed to run a computer's hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on top of. An application is software that fulfils specific need or performs tasks.
It is a #Programming_language of computer, that is used by programmers (developers) to communicate with computers. It is a set of instructions written in any specific language ( C, C++, Java, Python) to perform a specific task.
#Utility_Software is system software that helps to maintain the proper and smooth functioning of a Computer System. It assists the Operating System to manage, organize, maintain, and optimize the functioning of the computer system.
Utility Software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation / uninstallation, data backup, etc. Examples are antivirus software, file management tools, compression tools, disk management tools, etc.