Ahad, 12 Oktober 2008

Application software vs.system software

Application software vs. System software

Application software is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted with system software which is involved in integrating a computer's various capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. In this context the term application refers to both the application software and its implementation.

System software is any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task. Operating system, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux are prominent examples of system software. System software contrasts with application software which are programs that enable the end-user to perform specific, productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation.

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