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The operating system and utility programs are the two major
categories ofsystem software. Just as the processor is the nucleus
of the computer system, the operating system is the nucleus of
all software activity.
The operating system is the most important program that runs
on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an
operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform
basic tasks, such as
system software
Part of the Computing fundamentals glossary:
into a pattern of bits that the computer's processor can use to perform its
basic operations.
A device driver controls a particular type of device that is attached to
system utilities, such as the disk defragmenter and System Restore, and
development tools such as compilersand debuggers.
System software and application programs are the two main types of
computer software. Unlike system software, an application program (often
just called an application or app) performs a particular function for the user.
Examples (among many possibilities) includebrowsers, email clients, word
processors and spreadsheets.