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Application software vs system software.

Computer software is divided into 2 system which is application software and system software.There is difference in terms of definations and its usage.

• DEFINATIONS : System software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive or assist them with personal tasks.

• FUNCTIONS : system software serves as the interface or medium between the user, the application software and the computer's hardware.

Application software consists of word processing software, spreadsheet software, databae software, and presentation graphics software.This enable the users to perform a variety of tasks easily, efficiently and error -free results..Insya Allah..

• TYPES : Only system software has 2 types which are operating system and utility system.Operating system(OS) is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.It also provides a means or tools for users to communicate with the computer and other software.Eg : Window vista, Mac OS X , Apple's operating system.So, when you starts your computer, portion of your operating system load into memory from the computer's hard disk.It remains in the memory while the computer is still on.Meanwhile, utility programs allows user to perform maintenance-types tasks usually related to managing a computer,its devices, or its programs.eg: file manager, search utility, image viewer, personal firewall, disk defragmenter, screen saver and many more.

On the whole, computer need both of this software to function fully.they need each other like isi dengan kuku, suami and isteri ( sir haswira ).

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