SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Software divided into two:
i) System Software
ii) Application Software
Consists of FOUR(4) types of programs:
1) Operating System
2) Utilities
3) Device Drivers
4) Language Translators
System Software works with end users, application software and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.
An operating system (OS) is a collection of programs that handle technical tasks.
OS functions:
- Managing Computer Resources
- Providing User Interface
- Running Applications
OS features:
- Booting
- Features in common with application software
- Files and Folders
Categories of Operating Systems:
- Embedded operating systems
- Stand-alone operating systems
- Network operating systems
UTILITIES
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Utilities are specialized programs designed to make computing easier.
Most essential utilities:
- Troubleshooting or diagnostic programs
- Antivirus programs
- Backup programs
- File compression programs
DEVICE DRIVERS
A device driver is a program that controls a particulars type of device that is attached to a computer.
LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS
Language translators are of three types:
- Assembler
- Interpreter
- Compiler