Software+Application

** Applications Software ** Software can be divided into two general classes: **systems software** and **applications software**.

 **Applications software** (also called end-user programs) includes:
 * Systems software** consists of low-level programs that interact with the computer at a very basic level. This includes:
 * operating systems
 * compilers
 * utilities for managing computer resources
 * database programs
 * word processors
 * spreadsheets, etc.

Figuratively speaking, applications software sits on top of systems software because it is unable to run without the operating system and system utilities. Definition by: Mrs North Source: [|www.webopedia.com]