computer System Software

What is computer system software?

Software is a set of programs that control the operation of a computer and peripherals attached to it.

Importance of system software

  • It helps run the computer hardware.
  • System software controls the application program and internet details of the computer being used.

Division of computer system software

  • Control software
  • Development software

Control software

This is the software that becomes visible on all computers in one form or another. One of the most common control software is the operating system.

Common control software
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • SUN
Types of operating systems
  • Single-user single-task operating system
  • Multi-user multi-task operating system
  • Network operating system
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