SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Group member:
Low Jong Liang, Chea Ming Hang,
Wong Yong Zhe, Ngam Li Jun
Class:
4C&4D

What Is Software System?

System software is a type of computer

programthat is designed to run a computers
hardware andapplication programs.

The system softwareis the interface between

the hardware and user applications.

The operating system (OS) is the best-known

example of system software. The OS manages
all the other programs in a computer

What is operating system

What is an operating system?An

operating system (OS) is the program that,
after being initially loaded into the computer
by abootprogram, manages all the other
programs in a computer. The other programs
are calledapplication programs.
The application programs make use of the
operating system by making requests for
services through a defined application
program interface (API).

What is computer
program?

Acomputer programis a collection

ofinstructionsthat performs a specific
task whenexecutedby acomputer.
A computer requires programs to
function, and typically executes the
program's instructions in acentral
processing unit.

Other examples of system

software and what each does:

TheBIOS(basic input/output system) gets the

computer system started after you turn it on and
manages the data flow between the operating
system and attached devices such as thehard
disc,video adapter,keyboard,mouse, andprinter.
Thebootprogram loads the operating system into
the computer's main memory or random access
memory (RAM).
Anassemblertakes basic
computerinstructionsand converts them into a
pattern ofbits that the computer'sprocessorcan
use to perform its basic operations.

Adevice drivercontrols a particular type

ofdevicethat is attached to your computer,
such as a keyboard or a mouse. The driver
program converts the more general
input/output instructions of the operating
system to messages that the device type can
understand.
According to some definitions, system software
also includes systemutilities, such as the
diskdefragmenterandSystem Restore, and
development tools such ascompilersand
debuggers.

System software and

application programs

System software and application

programs are the two main types of
computer software. Unlike system
software, an application program
performs a particular function for the
user.
Examples: Browsers, email clients,word
processorsandspreadsheets.

References

http://
techterms.com/definition/systemsoftware
http://
whatis.techtarget.com/definition/systemsoftware
https://www.classle.net/#!/
classle/book/system-software-introduction