1. Noris Bt. Ismail Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Tel : 603 8317 8333 (Ext 8408) E-mail : norismdn@gmail.com Introduction to System Software & Application Software Chapter 1c BCOMP0101 Introduction to Information Technology

2. WHAT is a Software? Written coded commands that tell a computer what tasks to perform 2 common types : –system software System software is a generic term referring to any computer software which manages and controls the hardware so that application software can perform a task. It is an essential part of the computer system –application software Application software is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly to a task that the user wishes to perform BCOMP01012Introduction to Information Technology

3. ARCHITECTURE OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE & AAPLICATION SOFTWARE BCOMP01013Introduction to Information Technology

4. System Software Basically it is a piece of software that makes your computer work. manages and controls the hardware so that application software can perform a task It is used to diagnose and tune up the performance of a computer. It is included in the OS. Example : Disk Defragmenter Disk Clean up File Management Tools. BCOMP01014Introduction to Information Technology

5. Application Software is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly to a task that the user wishes to perform. Basically it is a piece of software that is used on a daily basis. Multiple applications bundled together as a package are sometimes referred to as an application suite Example : Address Book Calculator Entertainment Tool ( Windows Media Player) Notepad and etc. BCOMP01015Introduction to Information Technology

6. Application software classification Enterprise software addresses the needs of organization processes and data flow, often in a large distributed ecosystem. (Examples include Financial, Customer Relationship Management, and Supply Chain Management). Note that Departmental Software is a sub- type of Enterprise Software with a focus on smaller organizations or groups within a large organization. (Examples include Travel Expense Management, and IT Helpdesk) BCOMP01016Introduction to Information Technology

7. IT Helpdesk and Travel & expense management IT Helpdesk Travel and Expense mgmt BCOMP01017Introduction to Information Technology

8. Enterprise infrastructure software provides common capabilities needed to create Enterprise Software systems. Examples :- i. Databases ii. E-mail servers iii. Network and Security Management. Databases BCOMP01018Introduction to Information Technology

9. Media and entertainment software addresses the needs of individuals and groups to consume digital entertainment and published digital content. Examples of media and entertainment software:- i. Media Players ii.Web Browsers iii. Help browsers iv. and Games Media Browser BCOMP01019 Introduction to Information Technology

10. Web browsers Help Browser BCOMP010110Introduction to Information Technology

11. Educational software is related to Media and Entertainment Software, but has distinct requirements for delivering evaluations (tests) and tracking progress through material. It is also related to collaboration software in that many Educational Software systems include collaborative capabilities. Educational Softwares BCOMP010111 Introduction to Information Technology

12. Information worker software addresses the needs of individuals to create and manage information. Examples of information worker software include:- i. Time management ii. Resource management iii. Documentation tools iv. Analytical v. and collaborative. Word processors, spreadsheets, email and blog clients, personal information system, and individual media editors may aid in multiple information worker tasks. BCOMP010112Introduction to Information Technology

13. Product engineering software is used in developing hardware and software products. Example of product engineering software: i.Computer aided design (CAD) ii.Computer aided engineering (CAE) iii. Computer language editing and compiling tools iv. Integrated Development Environments v. and Application Programmer Interfaces. BCOMP010113Introduction to Information Technology

14. CAD CAE Computer language editing and compiling tools BCOMP010114 Introduction to Information Technology

15. Media development software addresses the needs of individuals who generate print and electronic media for others to consume, most often in a commercial or educational setting. Example of media development software: i. Graphic Art software ii. Desktop Publishing software iii. Multimedia Development software iv. HTML editors v. Digital Animation editors vi.Digital Audio vii. Video composition, and many others. BCOMP010115Introduction to Information Technology

16. THE END !! BCOMP010116Introduction to Information Technology