System software
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System software controls the operation of a computer system and allows other programs and applications to run. It includes operating systems, which manage hardware resources like memory, processors, and devices. Other system software provides support services like system utilities, performance monitoring, and security. System software sits below application software and allows communication between applications and hardware.
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System software
- 2. DEFNITION: It is a set of one or more programs that are basically designed to control the operation of computer system. Application software System software Hardware
- 3. Uses of system software: Running other software. Communicating with peripheral devices. Development of other software. Monitoring use of various hardware resources.
- 4. Types of system software: System control programs System support programs
- 5. System control programs System control program control the use of hardware , software and data resources of the system. The main system control program is the operating system
- 6. Functions of OS Memory management Processor management Device management File management Resource management Fault tolerance User interface functions
- 7. System support programs System support programs supports the operations management and users of a computer system by providing a variety of support services Examples of system support programs are i. system utilities ii. System performance monitor iii. System security monitors
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