Software and its types | Types of computer software | Different types of software

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Software is a collection of computer programs, procedures and functions that perform some specific tasks.
Software gives life to a computer. Without software, computer is a dead machine.
Software can be categorized into various types based on its functionality, purpose, and usage.

This video shows details about the following main software:
Application Software
Cloud-Based Software
Development Software
Embedded Software
Enterprise Software
Freeware & Shareware
Malicious Software
Middleware Software
Open-source Software
Proprietary Software
System Software

System Software
System software manages and controls hardware and provides a platform for running application software.
Examples include:
Operating Systems (OS): Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.

Application Software
Application software is designed to perform specific tasks for users.
Productivity Software
Web Browsers
Media Players
Graphics and Design Software
Communication Tools
Entertainment Software

Development Software
Development software is used to create, debug, and maintain other software.
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
Compilers and Interpreters
Version Control Systems
Debugging Tools

Embedded Software
Embedded software is specialized programming in hardware devices to control their functions.
Software in IoT devices
Automotive systems
Home appliances

Middleware
Middleware acts as a bridge between system software and application software, enabling communication and data management.
Examples include:
Database management systems
Web servers
APIs and libraries for software integration.

Enterprise Software
Enterprise software is designed for large organizations to manage business processes.
Examples include:
Customer Relationship Management .
Enterprise Resource Planning .
Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management

Open Source Software
Open source software is freely available, and its source code can be modified and distributed.
Examples include:
Linux OS.
Apache Web Server.
Mozilla Firefox.
LibreOffice.

Proprietary Software
Proprietary software is owned by an individual or company, and its source code is not shared. Users typically pay for licenses.
Examples include:
Microsoft Office.
Adobe Creative Suite.
Windows OS.

Cloud-Based Software
Cloud-based software is hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet.
Examples include:
Software as a Service (SaaS): Google Workspace, Dropbox, Zoom.
Platform as a Service (PaaS): Microsoft Azure, Google App Engine.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform.

Freeware and Shareware
Freeware: Free software with no cost (e.g., Skype, Audacity).
Shareware: Trial software that requires payment after a trial period (e.g., WinRAR, Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Malicious Software (Malware)
Malware is harmful software designed to damage or exploit systems.
Examples include:
Viruses.
Worms.
Spyware.
Ransomware.

These categories help in understanding the diverse roles and functionalities of software in various domains.
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