software is the magic that makes computers run. Software is everywhere, in any application you have used to any thing on your phone that your familiar with. operating systems are software that enable you to use hardware. it controls the hardware and other programs while allowing users to interact with the hardware. System software are like firewalls or file managers allow you to make better use of your hardware.
application software is software that is designed to accomplish a specific purpose. Microsoft word for example is created as a word processing tool. application software is probably the most common for of software that end users familiarize themselves with. Apps such as itunes that serve the purpose of managing music or windows media player are also application software.
System software enable the computer to function. Operating systems enable the hardware to communicate with the end user in a way that allows the user to nagigate freely. similarly applications that enable the computer to function securely are also system software, for example mcafee or norton antivirus which allow you to use your computer securely
heres a link to a site that allows one to create custom gestures and macros either by voice or movement using the xbox 360 kinect. It allows you to play games or control your computer with your body movement with software that wasnt built with this in mind.
http://glovepie.org/lpghjkwer.php
What type of software do you think this is?
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