What is software?


Software means computer instructions or data. It is the general term used for various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices is software. Anything that can be stored electronically is software.

Categories of Computer Software

Based on the goal, computer software can be divided into Applications software and Systems software.

Applications software

An application is any program or group of programs that is designed for the end user. Applications  software includes programs that do real work for users. For example, word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers and database management systems fall under the category of applications software. Application software are unable to run without the operating system and system utilities. Software that uses the computer system to perform special functions or provide entertainment functions beyond the basic operation of the computer itself is application software. There are different types of application software as the range of tasks that can be performed with a modern computer is so large.

Systems software

Systems software includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function. It consists of low-level programs that interact with the computer at a very basic level. This includes operating systems, compilers and utilities for managing computer resources. System software provides basic functionality needed by users and other software by directly operates the computer hardware so that it can provide a platform for running application software also.
 System software includes:

Operating systems

They are essential collections of software that manage resources and provide common services for other software that runs above them. Supervisory programs, shells, boot loaders and window systems are core parts of operating systems.An operating system has additional software so that a user can potentially do some work with a computer that has only one operating system.

Device drivers

It controls or operates a particular type of device that is attached to a computer. Each device needs at least one corresponding device driver as a computer typically has at minimum at least one input device and at least one output device. A computer typically needs more than one device driver.

Utilities

Computer programs designed to assist users in the care and maintenance of their computers is utilities.

Malicious software or malware

Software that is developed to harm and disrupt computers is malicious software. Such type malware is undesirable. Malware is closely associated with computer-related crimes. Some malicious programs may have been designed as practical jokes.

ONLINE RESERVATION SOFTWARE

Hotel reservation software is web application software developed to manage small and medium sized hotels efficiently and in a cost effective manner. Shorten lines, eliminate over booking and connect your accounting and reporting systems with ACTIVE Network’s online reservation software. Through call centers or the web immediately integrate reservations and sales in real-time.

Online Reservations Features

·      Process day-use, walk-up and advanced reservations.

·      Sell, issue and process tickets including features like bar coding and seat assignments.

·      Manage inventory with real-time facility availability.

·     Connects sales or reservations made through variety of channels like on-site kiosks, call centers, the Web or front desks.

·    Provide fast, convenient online access to customers 24/7.


·   View real-time reports on financials, trends and histories.

  Datamate Infosolutions Pvt Ltd is a software development and services company 
sspecialising in software products for Healthcare and Hospitality industries.


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