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Multimedia Software
Multimedia Software is used to combine the text
with graphics, videos and sounds. Therefore, it is
called multimedia software. Some commonly used
multimedia softwares are Windows Media Player,
Windows Movie Maker, Picasa, Inkspace, Media
Monkey, etc.
Customised Software
Customised softwares are those which have been developed according to the needs of
a particular organisation or an individual. Such software is also known as tailor-made
software.
i + DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Software is mainly classified into two types: System software and Application software.
You already know about both the types of softwares. Now read the differences between
System software and Application software.
System software Application software
It is used for operating computer hardware It is used by the user to perform a particular
as well as software. task.
System software can run independently Application software cannot run without
with some conditions. the presence of the system software.
The user does not have direct interaction The user can have direct interaction with
with system software. the application software.
Pre-installed software. User can install and uninstall this software.
Examples: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS, Examples: MS Office, Web browser, Media
etc. player, etc.
i + OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
An Operational Support System (OSS) is a group of computer programs. It is used
by Telecommunication Service Providers (TSP) for monitoring, controlling, analysing
and managing a computer or telephone network system. It is also known as Operation
Support System.
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