System software
- 1. System software By: Umesh Duwal 2020-06-08
- 2. System software The system software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. The system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications.
- 4. Operating system The collection of software that manages hardware resources of a computer and provides collective services to the user.
- 5. Types of Operating System
- 8. Program Translator A translator is a programming language processor that converts a computer program from one language to another. It takes a program written in source code and converts it into machine code.
- 10. Activity Define system software. Write any two functions of system software. What is an operating system? Write its important functions. What is meant by a language translator? What are the major roles of translators?
- 11. Utility Software It is a program that performs a specific task, which is usually related to managing the system resources. designed to help analyze, configure, optimize, or maintain a computer and enhance the computer’s performance.
- 12. Examples of Utility Program Disk defragmenters Network Managers Application Launchers Antivirus software Backup software Disk repair Disk Cleaners File manager, File Compression, Data Security and many more.
- 13. Advantages of utility software • It performs a specific and useful function to maintain and increase the efficiency of a computer system • Aids in keeping the computer free from unwanted software threats such as viruses or spyware • Adds functionality that allows the user to customize your desktop and user interface • Manages computer memory and enhances performance
- 14. Activity: True or False • Software is classified into two categories. • System software supports the execution of other application software. • An interpreter translates the whole program at a time. • A compiler translates one instruction at a time. • Every computer needs operating system software.
- 15. Draw lines to match • System Software • Application Software • Compiler • Interpreter • translates whole program to machine language. • Microsoft Word • program line by line to machine language • Windows XP
- 16. Any Question?
- 17. Thank You!