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Information and Communication

Technology

 System+ Programming + Application Software


 And their Subtypes
•Introduction:
• Definition of System Programming: Software that
provides services to the hardware and application
software (e.g., operating systems, device drivers).

• Definition of Application Software: Software


designed to perform specific tasks for the user (e.g.,
word processors, spreadsheets).

• Brief explanation of how both interact to provide


functional computing.
•System Programming:

• Purpose: Deals with the development of software that


allows the hardware to function efficiently and provides
the environment for running application software.

• Key components: Operating System, Device Drivers,


Utilities, Assemblers, Compilers, Linkers.
•Types of System Software:
• Operating Systems (OS): e.g., Windows,
Linux, macOS

• Device Drivers: Software that allows the OS


to communicate with hardware devices.

• Compilers/Assemblers: Convert high-level


programming languages to machine code.

• Utilities: Small programs that help manage,


maintain, or control computer resources.
•Operating System:
• Definition: Manages computer hardware and
software resources.

• Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android.

• Functions: Process management, Memory


management, File system management, Security.
Device Driver:
• Definition: Programs that allow the
operating system to communicate with
hardware peripherals like printers, mice,
and displays.

• Types: Printer drivers, Audio drivers,


Network drivers.

• Example: Printer drivers converting print


jobs into a format the printer understands.
•Compiler & Assembler:

• Compiler: Translates high-level programming


languages (C, Java) into machine language.

• Assembler: Converts assembly language code


into machine code.

• Examples: GCC (GNU Compiler Collection),


MASM (Microsoft Assembler).
Linker and loader:

• Linker: Combines object code into


executable files.

• Loader: Loads executable files into memory


for execution.

• Explanation with an example of compiling a C


program.
Utilities in System Software:

• Definition: Programs that perform maintenance


tasks (e.g., disk defragmenters, backup utilities).

• Examples: Antivirus software, Disk cleanup tools,


File compression tools (WinRAR, 7-Zip).
Application Software:

• Definition: Software designed to perform a specific


task or set of tasks for the user.

• Examples: Word processors (Microsoft Word),


Spreadsheet software (Excel), Web browsers (Google
Chrome, Firefox).
•Types of Application Software:

• Productivity Software: Word processors, Spreadsheets,


Presentations.

• Media Players: VLC Media Player, Windows Media


Player.

• Graphics Software: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW.

• Web Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.

• Games: Minecraft, Fortnite.

• Business Software: ERP, CRM.


Productivity Software:

Definition: Tools that enable users to perform tasks related to


document creation, data analysis, and communication.

Examples: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Uses: Writing documents, Creating spreadsheets, Designing


presentations.
•Graphics and Multimedia Software:

• Graphics Software: Used for designing images


and graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop).

• Multimedia Software: For playing, creating, or


editing multimedia files (e.g., VLC Media Player,
Adobe Premiere Pro).

• Key differences between graphics software and


multimedia software.
•Development Tools and IDEs

• IDE (Integrated Development Environment):


Tools that help developers write, test, and debug
code.

• Examples: Visual Studio, Eclipse, PyCharm.

• Overview of how IDEs integrate compilers,


debuggers, and code editors.
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