ApplicAtioN sOftwAre VS systEm sOftwARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE..
Program design to make users more productive..

Application software distribute by:
ØPackaged software, mass-produced
ØCustom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry
ØWeb-based software, hosted by a Web site
ØOpen source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution
ØShareware, copyrighted software that is distributed free for trial period
ØFreeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost
ØPublic-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictions

Application software have
E-mail
Webbrowsers..
Chat rooms

Videoconferencing

FTP

Newsgroups /Message Board

Instantmessaging

InternetTelephony

Blogging

SYSTEM SOFTWARE..

Program that control the operation of the computer.

Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware