Computer software
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System software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate,
control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System
software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software
products comprise of programs written in low-level languages, which interact
with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the
interface between the hardware and the end users.
Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers,
Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.
Here is a list of some of the most prominent
features of a system software −
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Close to the system
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Fast in speed
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Difficult to design
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Difficult to understand
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Less interactive
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Smaller in size
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Difficult to manipulate
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Generally written in low-level language
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Application software
Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need
of a particular environment. All software applications prepared in the computer
lab can come under the category of Application software.
Application software may consist of a single program, such as
Microsoft's notepad for writing and editing a simple text. It may also consist
of a collection of programs, often called a software package, which work
together to accomplish a task, such as a spreadsheet package.
Examples of Application software are the
following −
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Payroll Software
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Student Record Software
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Inventory Management Software
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Income Tax Software
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Railways Reservation Software
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Microsoft Office Suite Software
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Features of application software are as
follows −
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Close to the user
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Easy to design
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More interactive
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Slow in speed
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Generally written in high-level language
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Easy to understand
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Easy to manipulate and use
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Bigger in size and requires large storage
space
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