TASK 2:

Domain	Characteristic	Example Software
System Software	Generally, programs written to service other programs •      Heavy interaction with computer hardware •      Heavy usage by multiple users •      Concurrent operation that requires scheduling •      Resource sharing and sophisticated  process management •      Complex data structures •      Multiple external interfaces	OS – MS Windows, Linux Ubuntu •      Drivers – printer driver •      Networking software - wireless networking software •      Telecommunication software – messaging system such as sms, mms •      Compilers – Borland C++, Turbo C
Application Software	Used to control business functins in real life time	Point-of-sale (POS) •      Real time manufacturing process control
Engineering/Scientific Software	Number of crunching algorithm Ranges from astronomy to volcanology	Flight simulator
Embedded Software	Resides within a product Perform limited and esoteric functions	Software to control robots’ movement •      Braking system, dash board displays •      Key pad control for a microwave oven
Production-line Software	Focus on a limited and esoteric market place Provide a specific capability for use by many different customers	Ms Word •      Inventory control products •      Spreadsheet •      Computer graphics •      Database management
WebApps	Intergrated with corporate database  and business application Set of linked hypertext files that present information using text and limited graphics	Uniten Online Application System
AI Software	• To solve problems that could be previously be solved only by applying human intelligent • Based on heuristics and explicit represented of ”knowledge” • Knowledge-based systems render their evaluation somewhat their different than conventional algorithmic software • Makes use of nonnumerical algorithms to solve complex problems	Expert system – Diagnostic Medical expert system •      Artificial neutral networks •      Theorem proving •      Game playing