Distinguish application software from system software

Software

Section Overview

Welcome to this section on Software. After studying this section you will be able to distinguish between different types of software, know about graphical user interface (GUI) and understand program development lifecycle.

Types of Software

Outcomes

In this tutorial we will: distinguish between operating systems software and applicacation software understand reasons for software versions

Opearating System Software

Outcomes

In this tutorial we will: understand the main functions of an operating system know about different operating systems

Application Software

Outcomes

In this tutorial we will: List some common software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database, Web browsing, desktop publishing, accounting, together with their uses

Graphical User Interface

Outcomes

In this tutorial we will: Understand the term Graphical User Interface (GUI)

System Development

Outcomes

In this tutorial we will: Understand how computer-based systems are developed Know about the process of analysis, design, programming and testing often used in developing computer-based systems