SYSTEM SOFTWARE vs APPLICATION SOFTWARE

As far as i have learn,software is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.The are two categories of software, system software and application software.

System software consists of the programs that controls or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. This software serves as the interface between the user, the application software and the the computer's hardware. There is two type of system software, operating system and utility programs. The first type is operating system. An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices. Second type is utility programs. It allow user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

Different from system software, application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. Web browser is widely used type of application software which allows users with an Internet connection to access and view Web pages. Word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software and presentation graphics software are other popular application software. Application software has variety of tasks and uses :
1. personal information management
2. to make business activities more efficient
3. to facilitate communications
4. paint/image editing,audio and video editing.

Application software is available in a variety of forms : packaged, custom, Web-based, open sources, shareware, freeware, and public domain.

In conclusion, system software and application software are different in many ways but they need each other to carry out or perform a specific tasks.