System Software
Computer Science: KS3, topic 3.2.1
System Software
System software controls the hardware of the computer and provides an environment for applications to run.
Operating systems
- Operating systems (OSs) are one type of system software.
- OSs manage access to the hardware in the computer.
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.
Utility software
- Utility software is one type of system software.
- Utility software performs maintenance tasks to make sure the operation of the system continues.
Test yourself on System Software
What is the purpose of a device driver?
Operating systems are an example of what type of software?