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Application and system software

Tanya Narendra English

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A computer system is made up of hardware and software. Hardware is any physical component that makes up the computer Software is any program that runs on the computer
System software: Programs that are needed to enable the computer to function - eg. an operating system like Windows
- Operating systems: Android OS, Apple mac, IOS, Windows, Google chrome OS, Linux
  - Operating system definition: Software that manages a computer’s hardware and provides a user interface
    - An operating system: provides a user interface manages how programs use main memory allows processor management manages peripherals manages applications provides security
Application system: Programs that are needed to perform tasks for the user. Eg. word processing software