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Multimedia Software
Multimedia Software are used to combine
the text with graphics, videos, animations and
sounds
Therefore, it is called multimedia software.
Some commonly used multimedia software
are Windows Media Player, Windows
Movie Maker, Picasa, Inkspace, Media
Monkey, etc.
Customised Software Windows Media Player
Customised software are those which have been developed according to the
needs of a particular organisation or an individual. Such software is also called
tailor-made software. For example Banking software, Delivery software,
Shopping software, etc.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Software is mainly classified into two types: System software and Application
software. You already know about both types of software. Lets check the differences
between System software and Application software.
System software Application software
✶ It is used for operating computer It is used by the user to perform a
hardware as well as software. particular task.
✶ System software can run independently Application software cannot run
with some conditions. without the presence of the system
software.
✶ The user does not have direct The user can have direct interaction
interaction with system software. with the application software.
✶ Pre-installed software. User can install and uninstall this
software.
✶ Examples: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac Examples: MS Office, Web browser,
OS, etc. Media player, etc.
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