What is System Software?

System Software is a set of programs that control and manage the operations of computer hardware. It also helps application programs to execute perfectly

System Software are designed to control the operation and extend the processing functionalities of a computer system. System software makes the operation of a computer more fast, effective, and secure. Example: Operating system, programming

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What is an application software?

Application software is a type of computer program that performs a specific personal, educational, and business function. Each program is designed to assist the user with a particular process, which may be related to productivity, creativity, or communication.

Examples of Application Software

The most common application software programs are used by millions every day and include:

• Microsoft suite of products (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Internet browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Chrome
• Mobile pieces of software such as Pandora (for music appreciation), Skype (for real-time online communication), and Slack (for team collaboration)

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SYSTEM AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE

r. No.	Key	System Software.	Application Software.
1	Definition	System Software is the type of software which is the interface between application software and system.	On other hand Application Software is the type of software which runs as per user request. It runs on the platform which is provide by system software.
2	Development Language	In general System software are developed in low level language which is more compatible with the system hardware in order to interact with.	While in case of Application software high level language is used for their development as they are developed as some specific purpose software.
3	Usage	System software is used for operating computer hardware.	On other hand Application software is used by user to perform specific task.
4	Installation	System software are installed on the computer when operating system is installed.	On other hand Application software are installed according to user’s requirements.
5	User interaction	As mentioned in above points system software are specific to system hardware so less or no user interaction available in case of system software.	On other hand in application software user can interacts with it as user interface is available in this case.
6	Dependency	System software can run independently. It provides platform for running application software.	On other hand in application software can’t run independently. They can’t run without the presence of system software..
7	Examples	Some examples of system software’s are compiler, assembler, debugger, driver, etc.	On other hand some examples of application software’s are word processor, web browser, media player, etc.