System Software

System Software:-

 System software are software that we need to operate a computer. These software directly control the computer hardware. These software also help different hardware components to communicate with each other as well as with system. Following are the types of system software.

1. Operating System (Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, etc.)
2. Device Driver Software

Some time device driver software are also considered as a part of operating System but I will define both separately.

Operating System:-

It is most likely a set of software, tools, utilities and some application software used to operate a computer system. The Operating system provides an environment in which a user can easily operates (controls) a computer. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, Unix, Mac OS are examples of Operating systems.

Device Drivers Software:-

The Device Driver software contains information about any device attached to a computer. It helps the computer (operating system) to recognize the devices attached with computer. Some devices automatically install their software when attached to computer. These are called plug and play devices. Other devices do need to install their drivers through control panel in computer.