There are two basic types of software, known as system software, which is responsible for the basic functions of the computer, and application software, such as Word Processing programs, which enable the user to perform actual specific tasks, e.g., typing.
Kunezinhlobo ezimbili eziyisisekelo software, eyaziwa ngokuthi i-software uhlelo, okuyinto obangela imisebenzi eyisisekelo computer, nesofthiwe yohlelo, ezifana izinhlelo Word Processing, letisita umsebenzisi ukwenza imisebenzi ethize yangempela, isb. ukuthayipha.