Diferencess Between Application Software & System Software

System software?
any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task.
E.g;Microsoft Windows,Mac OS X or Linux( kinda operating system)

Application software?
consists of programs designed to make users more productive and, or assist them with personal tasks. It is widely used related to communications such as Web browser.
Web Browser allows users with an Internet connection to access and view Web Pages.
Examples of web browser are Internet Explorer, Fire fox, Safari, Opera and Netscape.

Variety uses of application software..

• to make business activity more efficient
• to assist with grapic and multimedia project
• to support home,personal and educational task
• to facilitate communications
  

Other types of application software...

• word processing software
• spreadsheet software
• database software
• presentation graphics software.

Operating system (OS) (sometimes called the platform) coordinates all activities among computer hardware resources.

Some functions of an operating system...

• start the computer
• manage programs
• provide a user interface
• administer security
• monitor performance
• manage memory
• provide file management and other utilities
• establish an internet connection
• control a network and schedule jobs and configure devices.

Three categories of operating systems..

• stand-alone
• embedded
• network.

Utility programs is a system software that performs maintenance-type tasks (also called utility).

Stand- alone utility programs consists..

• virus
• antivirus program
• spyware
• internet filters
• file compression utility,
• CD/DVD burning software
• personal computer maintenance utility.

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.