Types of Software Real time software E.g. control and monitoring systems Must react immediately Safety often a concern Data processing software Used to run businesses Accuracy and security of data are key Some software has both aspects www.oseng.com O Lethbridge/Laganiere 2001 Chapter 1: Software and Software Engineering© Lethbridge/Laganière 2001 Chapter 1: Software and Software Engineering 7 Types of Software Real time software • E.g. control and monitoring systems • Must react immediately • Safety often a concern Data processing software • Used to run businesses • Accuracy and security of data are key Some software has both aspects