Diffrent between SYSTEM Software and APPLICATION software


SYSTEM Software

-Enable the computer function properly
-Compulsory – each computer must have a system software to function.
-Each computer needs only one system software
-Independent- system software can function without an application software.
-Provide the environment in which the application run.


APPLICATION software

-Enables user to work efficiently with documentation ,such as letter, accounting reports ,and presentation.
-Optional – depends on usage and needs without an application software, the computer still able to function.
-Each computer can have more than one application software.
-Dependent- application software cannot work without system software.
-Provide the environment to enable user to accomplish specific function.