Software is of two types namely system software and application software. They both differ in terms of their purpose and design. System software is meant to administer the system resources.

Software used to control the computer and develop and run applications. It includes programs such as operating systems, database managers, compilers, Web servers, router operating systems and ...

According to computer scientist Alan Kay, "The best way to predict the future is to create it." The concept of software as a service (SaaS) traces back to the 1960s, with time-sharing systems.

Software that processes data for the user. Except for "system software," which provides the infrastructure in the computer (operating system, utilities and related components), all software ...

Some software, such as word processors, spreadsheets and desktop publishers are called general purpose software because it is possible to carry out lots of different tasks using that application.