Application and system software

Application and system software

1. A computer system is made up of hardware ​and software​. Hardware is any physical component that makes up the computer​ Software is any program that runs on the computer

2. System software: Programs that are needed to enable the computer ​ to function - eg. an operating system like Windows

   • Operating systems: Android OS, Apple mac, IOS, Windows, Google chrome OS, Linux
     • Operating system definition: Software that manages a computer’s hardware and provides a user interface
       • An operating system:​ provides a user interface​ manages how programs use main memory ​ allows processor management​ manages peripherals ​ manages applications​ provides security

3. Application system: Programs that are needed to perform tasks for ​ the user. Eg. word processing software