Computer Software
Computer Software
Operating System
It is the main program of a computer system. When the computer system ON it is the
first software that loads into the computer’s memory. Basically, it manages all the
resources such as memory, CPU, printer, hard disk, etc., and provides an interface to
the user, which helps the user to interact with the computer system. It also provides
various services to other computer software. Examples of operating systems are
Linux, Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, etc.
Language Processor
As we know that system software converts the human-readable language into a
machine language and vice versa. So, the conversion is done by the language
processor. It converts programs written in high-level programming languages like
Java, C, C++, Python, etc (known as source code), into sets of instructions that are
easily readable by machines(known as object code or machine code).
Device Driver
A device driver is a program or software that controls a device and helps that device
to perform its functions. Every device like a printer, mouse, modem, etc. needs a
driver to connect with the computer system eternally. So, when you connect a new
device with your computer system, first you need to install the driver of that device
so that your operating system knows how to control or manage that device.
Application Software
Software that performs special functions or provides functions that are much more than the
basic operation of the computer is known as application software. Or in other words,
application software is designed to perform a specific task for end-users. It is a product or a
program that is designed only to fulfill end-users’ requirements. It includes word
processors, spreadsheets, database management, inventory, payroll programs, etc.
Features of application software:
Let us discuss some of the features of Application Software:
An important feature of application software is it performs more specialized tasks like word
processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.
Mostly, the size of the software is big, so it requires more storage space.
Application software is more interactive for the users, so it is easy to use and design.
The application software is easy to design and understand.
Application software is written in a high-level language in general.
Types of application software:
Now, let us discuss some difference between system software and application software:
Less interactive for the users More interactive for the users
System software plays vital role for the Application software is not so
effective functioning of a system. important for the functioning of the
system, as it is task specific.