Basic Computer Hardware and Software Systems... Continued

Software
These are computer programs that instruct the computer how and when to perform certain functions or achieve a desired result. The Software System consists mainly of System Software and Application Software.

System Software
These are the programs that control and coordinate the operations of a computer. They consist of operating systems like Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, Linux, Apple Macintosh etc. and include utility programs like an antivirus program.