Noris Bt. Ismail Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Tel : 603 8317 8333 (Ext 8408) E-mail : [email protected] Introduction to System.

Noris Bt. IsmailFaculty of Information and Communication Technology

Tel : 603 8317 8333 (Ext 8408)E-mail : [email protected]

Introduction to System Software & Application Software

Chapter 1c

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WHAT is a Software?• Written coded commands that tell a computer what

tasks to perform

• 2 common types :

– system software

• System software is a generic term referring to any computer software which manages and controls the hardware so that application software can perform a task. It is an essential part of the computer system

– application software

• Application software is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly to a task that the user wishes to perform

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ARCHITECTURE OF

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

&AAPLICATION

SOFTWARE

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System Software• Basically it is a piece of software that makes your

computer work. • manages and controls the hardware so that

application software can perform a task• It is used to diagnose and tune up the performance of

a computer. • It is included in the OS.• Example : Disk Defragmenter Disk Clean up File Management Tools.

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Application Software• is a subclass of computer software that employs the

capabilities of a computer directly to a task that the user wishes to perform.

• Basically it is a piece of software that is used on a daily basis.

• Multiple applications bundled together as a package are sometimes referred to as an application suite

• Example : Address Book

Calculator

Entertainment Tool ( Windows Media Player)

Notepad and etc.BCOMP0101 5Introduction to Information Technology

Application software classification • Enterprise software addresses the needs of

organization processes and data flow, often in a large distributed ecosystem. (Examples include Financial, Customer Relationship Management, and Supply Chain Management).

• Note that Departmental Software is a sub-type of Enterprise Software with a focus on smaller organizations or groups within a large organization. (Examples include Travel Expense Management, and IT Helpdesk)

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• IT Helpdesk and Travel & expense management

IT Helpdesk Travel and Expense mgmt

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• Enterprise infrastructure software provides common capabilities needed to create Enterprise Software systems. Examples :-

i. Databases

ii. E-mail servers

iii. Network and Security

Management.

Databases

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• Media and entertainment software addresses the needs of individuals and groups to consume digital entertainment and published digital content.

• Examples of media and entertainment software:-

i. Media Players

ii.Web Browsers

iii. Help browsers

iv. and Games Media BrowserBCOMP0101 9Introduction to Information Technology

Web browsers

Help Browser

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• Educational software is related to Media and Entertainment Software, but has distinct requirements for delivering evaluations (tests) and tracking progress through material.

• It is also related to collaboration software in that many Educational Software systems include collaborative capabilities.

Educational SoftwaresBCOMP0101 11

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• Information worker software addresses the needs of individuals to create and manage information.

• Examples of information worker software include:-i. Time management

ii. Resource managementiii. Documentation toolsiv. Analyticalv. and collaborative.

• Word processors, spreadsheets, email and blog clients, personal information system, and individual media editors may aid in multiple information worker tasks.

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• Product engineering software is used in developing hardware and software products.

• Example of product engineering software: i.Computer aided design (CAD)

ii.Computer aided engineering (CAE)iii. Computer language editing and compiling toolsiv. Integrated Development Environmentsv. and Application Programmer Interfaces.

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CAD

CAE

Computer language editing and compiling tools

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• Media development software addresses the needs of individuals who generate print and electronic media for others to consume, most often in a commercial or educational setting.

• Example of media development software:

i. Graphic Art software

ii. Desktop Publishing software

iii. Multimedia Development software

iv. HTML editors

v. Digital Animation editors

vi.Digital Audio

vii. Video composition, and many others. BCOMP0101 15Introduction to Information Technology

THE END !!

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