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Systems vs Software

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Systems is a class of software that provides services to other software. Another way to think of this is that systems are focused on automation as opposed to acting as a tool for users.
Software is a generic term for any computer code. This includes relatively simplistic software such as mobile device apps that might be written by a single developer up to the most complex systems implemented by organizations and governments.
Systems vs Software
Systems
Software
Definition (1)
Complex software that is primarily used to automate.
Computer code that is used to provide tools for users or to automate.
Definition (2)
Software that provides services to other software.
A broad term for any system, application or tool implemented in code.
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