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System software vs application software
The document discusses the differences between system software and application software. It defines system software as programs that enable application software to interact with hardware and control computer hardware. Application software is defined as end-user software that can be general purpose, meant for common tasks, or special purpose, meant for specific tasks. Examples are provided of operating systems, device drivers, and servers as system software and office suites, media players, ERP software and games as application software.
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System software vs application software
- 2. Disclaimer: This presentationis prepared by trainees of baabtra as a part of mentoring program. This is not official document of baabtra –Mentoring Partner Baabtra-Mentoring Partner is the mentoring division of baabte System Technologies Pvt . Ltd
- 3. SYSTEM SOFTWARE VSAPPLICATION SOFTWARE SUBHIN P.V [email protected] www.facebook.com/111subru twitter.com/111subru in.linkedin.com/in/111subru 8129076036
- 4. OVERVIEW OF SOFTWARE •SOFTWARES They are sets of machine readable instructions that directs a computer’s processor to perform specific tasks to come up with the desired result. • Two major kinds of software – System Software – Application Software
- 5. SYSTEM SOFTWARE • Acollection of programs • Enables the application software to interact with the hardware • Operates in the background and controls its computer’s hardware • Examples: Operating System, Device Drivers, Servers, Utility software etc.
- 6. APPLICATION SOFTWARE • End-usersoftware • Two major categories • General purpose • Special purpose • Examples: enterprise software, office suites, graphics software and media players.
- 7. General Purpose AndSpecial Purpose Application Software • General Purpose Software are designed to perform common information processing jobs for end users but not in support of a specific purpose. Example: MS office, VLC media player • Special Purpose Software are designed to perform highly specific tasks. Example: ERP software, CAD software, Games.
- 8. Application Software VsSystem Software
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