The Computer

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…general-purpose computer, on the other hand, contains some built-in programs (in ROM) or instructions, in a chip, but it depends on external programs to perform useful tasks. Once a computer has been programmed, it can do only as much or as little as the software controlling it at any given moment enables it to do. Software in widespread use includes a wide range of applications programs--instructions to the computer on how to perform various tasks.