System software

System software

System software controls the hardware in a computer and provides an environment (or platform) for application software to run.
Types of system software:
- Operating systems (OS): manage the computer’s hardware and provide the interface and services for other software to run.
- Device drivers: small programs that tell the OS how to use a piece of hardware (e.g. printer, mouse).
- Utility software: programs designed for maintenance tasks like freeing up storage space or scanning for problems

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