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Software that performs a useful task is considered application software. Anything from word processors to video games can be considered application software. Word processing software such as Microsoft Word can be packaged along with other application software into software suites. Microsoft Office software suite includes word processing, spread sheet, database, and other application software. Other free Office software such as Open Office and Star Office are available as alternatives to Microsoft Office.
System software runs behind the scene and is responsible for running hardware. Operating systems are the most common type of system software. Microsoft Windows is the most commonly used operating system, but not the only one. Apple’s OS X is used in Mac computers. There is also Linux/UNIX which widely used in large complex computer systems and internet servers. Popular desktop Linux versions include Ubuntu, Solaris and SuSE.
It is important to become familiar the concepts of a computer operating system. You will encounter all three operating systems around campus. Windows is widely available in computer labs around campus. Macs are also used in the Math and Stats department. To upload a webpage on the campus servers you must use UNIX. Linux computers are also located around campus and are primarily used in Computer Science.