How is a system software different from an application software?
• System software gets installed when the operating system is
installed on the computer while application software is installed
according to the requirements of the user.
• System software includes programs such as compilers,
debuggers, drivers, assemblers while application software includes
media players, word processors, and spreadsheet programs.
• Generally, users do not interact with system software as it
works in the background whereas users interact with application
software while doing different activities.
• A computer may not require more than one type of system
software while there may be a number of application software
programs installed on the computer at the same time.
• System software can run independently of the application
software while application software cannot run without the presence
of the system software.