What is Software ? Software definition(Software Engineering and project management system)/ what is Software and types of software products?

•Software

Many people equate the term software with computer programs.

But software is not just the programs but also associated documentation & configuration data that is needed to make these progs operate correctly software engineers are concerned with developing software products i.e.software which can be sold to a customer.

Software Definition:

A set of instructions that directs a computer's hardware to perform a task is called a program, or software program.

•Types of software products

1)Generic products:

These are stand alone systems that are produced and developed by organisation and sold on open market to any customer who is able to buy them for example Microsoft office .

2)Customised products:

these products are software developed by software air contractor for specially customer requirement for example billing software.