- Software refers to a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do and how to do it.
- Software controls the operation of a computer or processes electronic data by executing instructions, managing resources, and communicating with hardware devices.
- Application software is designed to perform specific tasks or solve specific problems for users, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management systems, video editing, etc.
- System software is responsible for managing and controlling the computer system's operations, including operating systems, device drivers, utilities, and compilers.
- Application software provides services to the user for solving a task, while system software provides services that the computer requires to operate efficiently.