3.2.1

System Software

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System Software

System software controls the hardware of the computer and provides an environment for applications to run.

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Operating systems

  • Operating systems (OSs) are one type of system software.
  • OSs manage access to the hardware in the computer.
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Device drivers

  • Device drivers are one type of system software.
  • Device drivers are small programs which tell the operating system how to use a piece of hardware.
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Utility software

  • Utility software is one type of system software.
  • Utility software performs maintenance tasks to make sure the operation of the system continues.

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