System Software and Application Software

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(a) What is Application software? Give two examples.
(b) How is System software different from Application software?

(a) Application Software
Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end users. Application software includes database programs, word processors, spreadsheets, etc. Application software may be grouped along with system software or published alone. Examples of such software are database programs, word processors, Web browsers and spreadsheets.

(b) Difference between system software and application software

System Software
System software includes the programs which controls the operation of a Computer system. They direct the fundamental operations of the Computer system.

Application Software
Application software is especially designed to solve the specific problems of users. Application softwares are supplied on CD-ROM or floppy disk.