Scribd
Upload
27 views1 page

System vs Application Software Guide

Uploaded by

johirrayhan44du
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
27 views1 page

System vs Application Software Guide

Uploaded by

johirrayhan44du
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

The main differences between system software and application software:

Feature System Software Application Software


Purpose Manages computer hardware and Serves specific tasks or functions
resources, facilitates basic functionalitiesfor end-users to accomplish their
and operations of the computer system. goals or perform specific activities.
Scope Interacts directly with computer hardware. Interacts with users and utilizes
system software to operate.
Examples Operating systems (e.g., Windows, Word processors, web browsers,
macOS, Linux), device drivers, utilities games, spreadsheet software,
(e.g., antivirus software, disk graphic design programs.
defragmenters).
Installation Installed during the setup of the computer Installed by users as per their
system. requirements.
Updates/ Frequently updated by the system vendors Updated periodically by developers
Maintenance to improve functionality and security. to fix bugs, add features, and
improve performance.
User Interaction Minimal direct interaction by end-users, Directly interacted with by end-
mostly works in the background. users to accomplish specific tasks or
activities.

You might also like