Application Software vs System Software

[Audio] Application Software vs System Software. Application Software vs System Software.

[Audio] What is an Application Software? An application software (AKA end-user programs is a type of computer program that performs a specific function. It's mainly designed to direct the computer to execute commands that were given by the user..

[Audio] Examples of Application Software: Word Processors Spreadsheets Database Management Media Players Search Engines Payroll Programs.

[Audio] Characteristics of Application Software:.

[Audio] Designed to fulfill user's needs. Interacts directly with users. Relies on system software . ENABLes users to perform specific tasks with efficiency..

[Audio] What is System Software? System software is a collection of programs and software that enable a computer to function properly. System software provides a platform for running application software. It also manages the hardware systems of a computer system..

[Audio] Examples of System Software: Operating System: This is the most fundamental system software that manages computer hardware. Examples of Operating Systems are: Windows, MacOS and Linux. Device Drivers: Device Drivers are specialized programs that allows OS to work with hardware devices like graphic cards and storage devices..

[Audio] Characteristics of System Software:. Computer script on a screen.

[Audio] It runs in the background and is not typically directly interacted with by end-users. Interacts directly with the computer hardware. Provides the necessary functionalities required for the computer system to operate. The primary goal of the System Software is to ensure efficiency in the operation of the computer system..

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