What is System Software?
System Software is a set of programs that control and manage the operations of computer hardware. It also helps application programs to execute correctly.
System Software are designed to control the operation and extend the processing functionalities of a computer system. System software makes the operation of a computer more fast, effective, and secure. Example: Operating system, programming language, Communication software, etc.
What is an Application Software?
Application Software is a program that does real work for the user. It is mostly created to perform a specific task for a user.
Application Software acts as a mediator between the end-user and System Software. It is also known as an application package. This type of software is written using a high-level languagelike C, Java, VB. Net, etc. It is a user-specific and is designed to meet the requirements of the user.
You can also install multiple Application Software on a single System Software. You can store this kind of software on CDs, DVDs, flash derive, or keychain storage devices. Example: Word-processing, Spreadsheet, Database, etc.
Application software
Are programs that direct the performance of a particular use, or application, of computers to meet the information processing needs of end users. They include Aoff-the-shelf@ software such as word processing and spreadsheet packages, as well as internally or externally developed software that is designed to meet the specific needs of an organization.
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Software trends have been away from custom-designed one-of-kind programs developed by the professional programmers or end users of an organization toward the use of Aoff-the-shelf@ software packages acquired by end users from software vendors.
Operating Systems
The most important system software package for any computer is its operating system. Every computer system runs under the control of an operating system. Operating systems for computers that are shared by many users are considerably more complex than operating systems for personal computers.