Topic : software
Introduction
Software :Software is a sort of program that allows
clients to work on different assignments or use them
to work on their System. It tells the working and
responsibilities of the System. Basically, Software is
a set of instructions or commands that tells a user
how to do and what to do.
TYPES OF SOFTWARE:
System software
• Include Operating system, Device driver , Utility
software.
Application software
• Include Word processors, Web browser, Games
etc.
System Software
System software is the type of software that is the interface between application
software and the system. Low-level languages are used to write the system
software. System Software maintains the system resources and gives the path
for application software to run. An important thing is that without system software,
the system can not run. It is general-purpose software.
Functions of System Software
-Memory Management
-Processor Management
-File Management
-Security
-Error-detecting Aids
-Scheduling
Application Software
Application Software is the type of software that runs as per user request. It runs on the
platform which is provided by system software. High-level languages are used to write the
application software. It’s a specific purpose software. The main difference between
System Software and Application Software is that without system software, the system
can not run on the other hand without application software, the Low-level maintenance
system always runs.
Functions of Application Software
-Information and data management
-Management of documents (document exchange systems)
-Development of visuals and video
-Emails, text messaging, audio, and video conferencing, and cooperation are all options.
-Management of accounting, finance, and payroll
-Management of resources (ERP and CRM systems)
Types of System Software
Operating System: Operating System is the main part of the Computer
System. It has the responsibility of managing all the resources such as
CPU, Printer, Hard Disk, etc. It also provides services to many other
Computers Softwares. Examples of Operating Systems are Linux, Apple,
macOS, Microsoft Windows, etc.
Language Processor: System Software converts Human-Readable
Language into a Machine Language and it is done by Language
Processor. It converts programs into instructions that are easily readable
by Machines.
Device Driver: A Device Driver is a program or software that helps to
perform its functions by controlling the device. You first have to install a
driver for running the program.
Types of Application Software
General Purpose Software: This Application Software is used
to perform tasks that are used for a variety of tasks, just not
limited to a specific task only. For Example, MS Word, MS
Excel, etc.
Customized Software: It is used to perform tasks that are
designed for specific organizations. For Example, Railway
Reservation System, Airline Reservation System, etc.
Utility Software: It is used to support the architecture of the
Computer. It is designed for optimizing and maintaining the
system and also taking care of its requirements.
Difference Between System Software and Application Software
System Software Application Software
System Software maintains the system resources and gives the path for Application software is built for specific tasks.
application software to run.
Low-level languages are used to write the system software . While high-level languages are used to write the application software.
It is general-purpose software . While it’s a specific purpose software.
Without system software, the system stops and can’t run. While Without application software system always runs.
System software runs when the system is turned on and stops when the system is
While application software runs as per the user’s request.
turned off.
Example: System software is an operating system, etc. Example: Application software is Photoshop, VLC player, etc.
System Software programming is more complex than application software. Application software programming is simpler in comparison to system software.
The Software that is designed to control, integrate and manage the individual A set of computer programs installed in the user’s system and designed to perform a specific task is
hardware components and application software is known as system software. known as application software.
A system software operates the system in the background until the shutdown of the
Application software runs in the front end according to the user’s request.
computer.
The system software has no interaction with users. It serves as an interface between
Application software connects an intermediary between the user and the computer.
hardware and the end user.
Application software is dependent on system software because they need a set platform for its
System software runs independently. functioning.
