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Software KS3

There are two broad categories of software used in computing devices.

  • Application Software
    • used to perform specific tasks such as word processing, databases, movie editing or photo manipulation
    • Examples include Microsoft Office, Safari and Adobe Photoshop
  • Operating Systems
    • used to manage the resources of the computer system.
    • Examples include Windows (Microsoft), OSX (Apple), Linux, Android