1. Software — programs for directing the operation of a computer or electronic data.
2. Computers can input, calculate, compare, and output data as information.
3. Software determines the order in which these operations are performed.
4. Programs usually fall in one of two categories: system software and applications software.
5. System software controls standard internal computer activities.
6. An operating system, for example, is a collection of system programs that aid in the operation of a computer regardless of the application software being used.
7. System programs are designed for the specific pieces of hardware.
8. By installing the driver you «teach» your mainboard to «understand» the newly attached part.
9. Applications software satisfies your specific need.
10. These class of programs is the most numerous and perspective from the marketing point of view.
