What is system software
The operating system software is a type of
computer program used to operate computer programs and applications. If we
think of computer systems as an example, the software is a bridge between
hardware and software. The operating system (OS) is the most common example of
operating system software. The operating system is responsible for all other
programs on the processer.
Other examples of system software are:
• The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) starts
the computer system after you have activated and managed the data flow between
operating systems and installed devices such as hard disks, video adapters,
keyboards, mice, and printers.
• The start program opens the operating system
for the main memory of the computer or the main memory (RAM) of the network.
• Assembly accepts basic computer instructions
and converts them into computer processors with which basic operations can be
performed.
• Driver drivers control certain types of devices
installed on a computer, such as B. a keyboard or a mouse. The driver program
converts more general input/output instructions from the operating system to a
device-type message.
Additionally, system software can also include
system utilities, such as the disk defragmenter and System Restore, and
development tools, such as compilers and debuggers.
System
software and application programs are the two main types of computer software.
Unlike system software, an application program (often just called an
application or app) performs a particular function for the user. Examples
include browsers, email clients, word processors , and
spreadsheets.
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