SYSTEM Software

Delivered Software

The system is a collection of related elements that constitute a unity. From Latin and Greek, the term "system" is defined as merging, forming, to be unified. The system usually consists of components (or related elements to facilitate the flow of material information, matter or energy.This term is often used to describe a set of interacting entities, in which a mathematical model can be created.

System software is a generic term that refers to the type of computer software that organizes and controls the hardware so that the application software can

do its job This is an important part of computer system. The operating system is a clear example, whereas OpenGL or database libraries are another example. This type of software is distinguished from the application software, a program that helps users perform specific and productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation

System software can be divided into 3 kinds:

● Programming languages: software that transforms man-made architectures and algorithms into computer readable formats, examples of programming languages ​​include: BASIC, COBOL, Pascal, C ++, FORTRA

● Operating System: When the computer is first turned on, the operating system starts up first, the operating system controls the entire process, translates the inputs, manages internal processes, manages memory usage and delivers output to the appropriate equipment, eg operating systems: DOS, Unix, Windows 95, 98, 2000, Xp, Vista, IMB OS / 2, Apple System 7

● Utilities: the operating system is system software with certain functions, such as hardware troubleshooting, check for disk damage (not physical damage), set the contents of harddisk (partition, defrag), Utilities example is Norton Utility

System Software Section

• program control

• program suport

• program developers

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Application software is a software that is very much encountered and continues to grow.

• Before the 1990s known applications were word processors (Word Star, Chi Write), processor tables (Lotus 123, Quatro Pro), database (DBASE), and entertainment (games).

• In the development of word processing, tables and databases are now incorporated into office applications. Examples of office applications are Microsoft Office which consists of Word (word processor), Excel (table processor), Access (database), and PowerPoint (presentation).

• Multimedia applications. Examples of multimedia applications is Winamp to play MP3-formatted music or Audio CD, then RealPlayer that can be used to watch movies or VCD.

• Common internet applications used are for browsing, e-mail, chat and messenger.

• Specific applications include to assist Engineers work such as AutoCAD (image structure), Protel (electronic circuit image), and Matlab (processor and visualization of mathematical equations).
  Types of Application Software

● Can be divided into two types: basic tools (basic tools) and advanced tools (advanced tools)

Basic tooling software is a large computer program in offices and campuses, including: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics programs, communications programs, integrated programs, groupware, software suites and desktop accessories required in a number of jobs, including: desktop publishing, project management, and computer-aided design / manufacturing (CAD / CAM)