system software

system software

1. OS

   • file managment
     • manages files on the computer in a way that is easy to understand for users
   • memory managment
     • manages memory within the ram by moving data around to fit all programs within the ram
       • if memory within the ram runs out it will then switch to the virtual memory within the hard disk
   • user managment
     • allows the os to contain multiple accounts with different passwords and usernames
   • device drivers
     • acts as a translator between the hardware and software of the computer
   • multitasking
     • provides the illusion of multiple programs running at the same time by providing each program with different allocated spaces of time
   • UI
     • the UI provides an easily readable interface for users to interact with
       • there are two types of UI the GUI and the command line
         • the command line interface is a a type of interface wherein the user directly interacts with files directly
         • a Graphical user interface provides a user interface that is easily readable to people who are non as tech literate