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.
- Operating System (Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, etc.)
- 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.
