System software acts as an interface between application software and computer hardware. It includes low-level programs like operating systems, drivers, and compilers. Application software runs on the platform provided by system software and is developed in high-level languages for specific tasks like word processing. Application software requires system software to run and provides a user interface while system software has little user interaction and runs independently. Examples of system software include operating systems while examples of application software include web browsers and media players.

1. Assignment:
Assignment name: classification of computer network
Course tittle:computer network
Course code: CSE 318
Submitted to:
pranab Bandhu nath
senior Lecturer, Department of CSE
City university, Dhaka
Submitted by
Md parvez
Id: 184902610
Bsc in cse(day)
Batch :49th
Difference between System software and
Application software.
As we know that software is a set of instructions or programs instructing a computer to
do specific tasks. Software is basically a generic term used to describe computer
programs. In general Scripts, applications, programs and a set of instructions are all
terms often used to describe software.
Now the basis of language in which software is developed and platform which is
required for its execution we can classified software as in two divisions which are
System software and Application software. Following are some basic differences
between System software and Application software.

2. Sr.
No.
Key System Software. Application Software.
1
Definition System Software is the type of
software which is the interface
between application software and
system.
On other hand Application Software
is the type of software which runs as
per user request. It runs on the
platform which is provide by system
software.
2
Development
Language
In general System software are
developed in low level language
which is more compatible with the
system hardware in order to interact
with.
While in case of Application software
high level language is used for their
development as they are developed
as some specific purpose software.
3
Usage System software is used for
operating computer hardware.
On other hand Application software
is used by user to perform specific
task.
4
Installation System software are installed on
the computer when operating
system is installed.
On other hand Application software
are installed according to user’s
requirements.
5
User
interaction
As mentioned in above points
system software are specific to
system hardware so less or no user
interaction available in case of
system software.
On other hand in application
software user can interacts with it as
user interface is available in this
case.
6
Dependency System software can run
independently. It provides platform
for running application software.
On other hand in application
software can’t run independently.
They can’t run without the presence
of system software..
7
Examples Some examples of system
software’s are compiler, assembler,
On other hand some examples of
application software’s are word
processor, web browser, media

3. Sr.
No.
Key System Software. Application Software.
debugger, driver, etc. player, etc.
Hardware
Hardware, represents the physical components of a computer like its electronics parts.
For example, CPU, Memory, Hard Disk, Monitor, Printer, Mouse, etc.
Software
Software, represents the program(s) which perform different tasks on a computer
system. It is a programming code which is executed by CPU, which can takes
instructions from input devices like keyboard, mouse, and can show output on output
devices like monitor, printer etc. Examples are MS Word, Google Chrome, Photoshop
etc.
Following are the important difference between Hardware and Software.
Sr.
No.
Key Hardware Software
1
Type Hardware is a set of physical parts of
computers which actually executes the
instruction.
Sofware is a program or set of
instructions which are to be
executed by CPU to do the
intended task.
2
Development A Hardware is manufactured in
factories.
A software is developed,
engineered by software
development companies.
3
Dependency A hardware cannot do any task with a
software instructing it.
A software cannot execute if
underlying hardware is not

4. Sr.
No.
Key Hardware Software
present.
4
Tangible A hardware can be touched being a
physical electronic device.
Softwares being digital can be
seen but cannot be touched.
5
Categories Hardware categories: Input Devices,
Output Devices, Storage Devices,
Internal components of CPU and
motherboard.
Software categories:
Programming Softwares,
Application Softwares, Operating
Systems.
6
Virus impact Hardware remain unaffected by
viruses.
Software is affected by virus
being primary target.
7
Digital
Transfer
A hardware can be only physically
transferred.
Software can be transferred
electronically.
8
Replacement If hardware gets damaged, it is
replaced with new one.
If Software get damaged, it is
reinstalled.
Reference:
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/difference-between-
hardware-and-software