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A451: Types of Software
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- 1What are the two categories of Software?System Software
Application Software - 2Explain Operating SystemsComputer Systems can't function without an Operating System, it is part of System Software.
It allows Application Software to communicate with the Hardware - 3Explain User InterfacePart of System Software, it's often a part of the Operating System, and it allows the user to interact with the system.
- 4Explain Utility ProgramsThey are part of System Software.
They do few but important tasks very well. - 5Explain DriversPart of Systems Software
Translates commands from the OS to something the hardware will understand.
All hardware will have a driver with it. - 6Explain Applications SoftwareNot needed for the System to run.
They work through the OS to gain access to the Hardware
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