System software is set of programs to control and manage the actual operations of a computer hardware. It controls the usage and allocation of different hardware components. It enables application programs to execute properly. It controls the basic operations as follows:
- Saving data on disk
- Making computer to work for us
- Printing a document etc
Types of System Software
Different types of system software are as follows:
1. Operating System
An operating system is a set of programs that manages all computer components and operations. A computer cannot do anything without operating system. Operating system must be installed on every computer. Users interact with the cbmputer through operating system. DOS and Windows are examples of operating system software.
2. Utility Programs
A utility program is a type of system software that is used to perform a specific task. It is normally used to solve the common problems of software and hardware. Antivirus and file compressor are two examples of utility programs.
3. Device Drivers
A device driver is a program that is used to operate and control a device attached to computer. Device drivers are provided by manufactures of devices. The devices cannot function properly without device drivers.
