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Explain the different types of software on the basis of their function?

Posted at: 2014-12-18 
To name a few:

Operating Systems: Allows people to interact with the hardware.

Word Processing: A program that is designed for creating documents.

Spreadsheets: A program that is designed for calculating processes such as Book keeping, Process computations, etc.

CAD: A program designed for engineers and draftspersons for designing intricate drawings. These can be 2 Dimensional or 3 Dimensional and also can be layered. Drawings for mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and any combination of these and others can be produced.

Software falls into two major categories: Utility and Entertainment