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SYSTEM SOFTWARE

System Software refers to programs that are developed to control and manage the

operations of a computer system. It can be classified into three categories:

• Operating System • Utility Software • Language Processor

Operating System

Operating System (OS) is the basic software installed on a User
computer. It controls the functioning of a computer from the
time it is turned ON until it is shut down. A computer is useless

without an operating system. It manages all the hardware Operating System
devices connected to the computer. It also manages other

software installed on a computer. It serves as an interface Hardware/Computer
between the user and the computer.

The main functions of an operating system are:
1. It controls the working of all hardware devices connected to the computer.

2. It allows other software to be installed and executed on the computer.
3. It manages various resources of the

computer system, such as memory,
microprocessor, and storage. Windows 10 Mac OS Ventura Linux

4. It enables you to organise your work in the form of files and folders.

5. It manages access to the computer and provides security measures to
safeguard your data.

Windows 10, Mac OS Ventura, and Linux are examples of operating systems.

Utility Software

Utility Software is a system software that enables a computer to work efficiently and
perform its tasks better. They are not necessary for a computer to work but help
keep the computer system in perfect condition.

Some examples of utility software are:

Antivirus Software

A Virus is a computer program that can disrupt the smooth functioning of a computer.
It can harm the data or various programs in a computer.

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