System software is designed to provide a platform for other software. Examples of system software include operating systems such as macOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows, computing science software, game engines, industrial automation, and software as a service application.
Many operating systems come pre-packaged with basic application software. Examples of such software include games and simple editing tools provided with Microsoft Windows or software development toolchains provided with many Linux distributions. If this type of software is uninstalled without affecting the functions of other software, it is not considered system software. Some gray areas between systems and application software are web browsers deeply integrated into the operating system, such as Internet Explorer in some versions of Microsoft Windows or Chrome OS and Firefox OS.
Cloud-based software is another example of system software. That provides a service to a software client (typically a web browser or running JavaScript application) rather than directly to the user. It is developed using systems programming methods and systems programming languages.
Love your choice of system software!
ReplyDeleteMost people deal and only think of application software (software for people instead a system).
Aside from an operating system, device drivers, and utilities software such as scan disk and defragmenter are also unsung heroes that help computer systems function properly ^_^
Until this class I would have never have paid much attention about the applications. Now I feel that I know enough to understand which systems are better for what I do.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very informative and clear. Your choice of topics is very descriptive and to the point, can't wait to read your next blog post.
ReplyDeleteI was never much a computer guy before this class but man I am loving what i am learning.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there are so many different types of software (i.e., application software, system software). Ray, I learn something new from your blogs every week. I love learning new things. Keep it coming; my mind is a sponge soaking this all in.
ReplyDeleteVery informative points. Software continues to be an important part of the computer world because technology keeps advancing at such a high rate. Many computers would have limited functions without software.
ReplyDeleteI'm really comfortable with macOS more than any other operating system. This is actually my first time using Microsoft Windows but I'm glad to be learning at a surprisingly fast pace because I like to go slow.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post as always Rui. But you forgot to mention GM-NAA I/O IBMs Very first operating system in the 1950s for their IBM 704 Mainframe Computer.
ReplyDeleteWell I guess everyone in the comments would be lost, if an all systems failure was to occur. Originally, aside from the IBM software mentioned above, MS DOS created by Microsoft was able to translate it on a large scale for every developer to use. What I meant by all systems failure, is that if all else fails, we can still command a device to do important commands before all is lost. Hopefully this was helpful post.
ReplyDeleteWow, this went over my head for a bit.
ReplyDeleteNever realized how many types software there are. Very informative and clear.
ReplyDeleteOut of all the operating systems I would assume Microsoft Windows and MacOs would definitely be the top two being utilized.
ReplyDeleteJeez, all the multiple operating systems is so hard to catch up on! Reading your blogs keep me informed.
ReplyDelete"Many operating systems come pre-packaged with basic application software." So much software is installed on modern devices its often called bloatware because it bloats the system storage up with useless junk applications.
ReplyDeleteThis class and your blogs in particular are definitely helping me learn more about the different sides of computers.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully explained.
ReplyDeleteSince the majority of the data we save is contained in one system, it makes sense that getting rid of that system would cause some of the data we wish to keep to become defected.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you explained it, I didn't know there were many software to choose from.
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding which applications are truly system software applications and others that are just applications can definitely save time, money, and headaches because deleting applications that are needed for the system to run can make for a bad day. It makes things even worse if they can not be recovered or redownloaded because having to buy a new CPU because you bricked it sucks.
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