| Software is a collection of instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them. Without any type of software the computer would be useless.
For example, you wouldn't be able to interact with the computer
without a software
Operating System. Almost
all software purchased at a retail store is included in a box
similar to the one shown to the right, this box usually
contains all the disks (floppy
diskette, CD, and/or
DVD) required to install the program
onto the computer,
manuals, warranty, and other important documentation. |
Microsoft Excel
software box |
