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Application vs. System Software Guide

The document distinguishes between application software, which performs specific tasks for users (e.g., word processing, gaming), and system software, which controls and operates the computer (e.g., operating systems like Windows and macOS). It outlines the functions of operating systems, including hardware management, security maintenance, and user interface provision, along with various components and utilities. Additionally, it lists types of application software such as office suites, communication tools, and web browsers.

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Application vs. System Software Guide

The document distinguishes between application software, which performs specific tasks for users (e.g., word processing, gaming), and system software, which controls and operates the computer (e.g., operating systems like Windows and macOS). It outlines the functions of operating systems, including hardware management, security maintenance, and user interface provision, along with various components and utilities. Additionally, it lists types of application software such as office suites, communication tools, and web browsers.

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SOFTWARE

APPLICATION VERSUS SYSTEM


SOFTWARE

Application software
Group of programs that perform specific tasks for
us as users

Word processing programs

Typing Tutor software

Gaming software
2
APPLICATION VERSUS SYSTEM
SOFTWARE

System software
Software that is intended to control, support or
operate the computer

Operating system

Utility software

3
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Software which controls all activities that


take place inside the computer

Windows 8, Windows 10

Apple’s macOS Sierra


Apple’s IOS
Linux (Ubuntu)
Android
Windows for smartphones

4
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Functions of the operating system

✓ Managing all the hardware and software on the computer

✓ Maintaining security (with the use of passwords, etc.)

✓ Providing a user interface

5
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Graphical User Interface


desktop

menus

Shortcut
keys

6
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Other Windows components

Textbox
dialogue
Spinner
box
Radio button

Command button

7
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Other Windows components – continued

Tab in dialog

Combo and List box


dialogue
box
Check box

8
THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Utilities

Snipping Tool Calculator

9
APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Office suite

Word processor

Spreadsheet

Database

Presentation software
10
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
(continued)

Communication software

Desktop publishing

Games

Web authoring software

11
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
(continued)

Web browser

Plug-ins

Financial applications

12

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