5 Questions
Which of the following is an example of system software mentioned in the text?
Internet Explorer integrated into Microsoft Windows
What is a characteristic of ChromeOS as mentioned in the text?
The browser functions as the only user interface
What role does the operating system play, based on the text?
Allowing the parts of a computer to work together
Which type of software is developed using system programming methodologies and languages, according to the text?
Cloud-based software
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an operating system in the text?
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Study Notes
System Software
- Designed to provide a platform for other software
- Examples include operating systems (OS) such as macOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows
Application Software
- Allows users to perform user-oriented tasks
- Examples include:
- Computational science software
- Game engines
- Search engines
- Industrial automation
- Software as a service applications
- Creating text documents
- Playing or developing games
- Creating presentations
- Listening to music
- Drawing pictures
- Browsing the web
Historical Development
- In the late 1940s, application software was custom-written by computer users to fit their specific hardware and requirements
- System software was usually supplied by the manufacturer of the computer hardware and intended to be used by most or all users of that system
Operating Systems and Pre-packaged Software
- Many operating systems come pre-packaged with basic application software
- Such software is not considered system software when it can be uninstalled without affecting the functioning of other software
- Examples include:
- Games and simple editing tools supplied with Microsoft Windows
- Software development toolchains supplied with many Linux distributions
Test your knowledge about system software and application software, and their differences. Explore the roles and examples of each type of software.
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