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Actually, a system software is any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task. Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, are prominent examples of system software. System software contrasts with application software, which are programs that enable the end-user to perform specific, productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation.
System software performs tasks like transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a display device. Specific kinds of system software include loading programs, operating systems, device drivers, programming tools, compilers, assemblers, linkers, and utility software.
"Systems Software operates System (Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux, etc.), Development Tools (Java compiler, Jgrasp, etc.).
Applications Software are Office applications (Open Office, MSOffice, etc.) Utilities, Internet applications, Games.
Application software and system software "
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