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System

Software
an ICT analysis and presentation

presented by: Ezu Hing, Kan She Shin, Ng Jun Hao (group 2)
System software?
System software are computer programs developed to operate
hardware components connected to the computer, acting as an interface
between the hardware and the Operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux..) which
support the Application software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Netflix..).

[ When users execute an action on an Application software, the System software


provides the computer hardware with programs of instructions on how to operate. ]

Operating Compilers Device Linkers Utilities


systems drivers
Operating system

Operating systems(OS) are programs developed for the use of controlling


computer hardware and software, acting as an intermediary. They also manage
and allocate system resources(e.g. network connections, memory..) and
perform common tasks(e.g. mentioned later on during Utilities).

Linkers

Linkers are programs that help link together smaller pieces of coding that
perform specific functions to become a large program.
What are Compilers and Device drivers?

Compilers turns programming Device drivers are softwares


languages into binary numbers that give commands to
so that you get to access your equipments connected to the
files quicker by not needing to computer.
translate the file into binary
numbers each time you open it

Compilers Device drivers


What is Utilities ?
Utilities programs are provided as part of the system software.
They help users with everyday task such as :
o File maintenance tasks (creating new folders, copying, renaming and deleting files)
o Compressing files (take up less storage & can be transferred quickly over internet)
o Installing and uninstalling software
o Compacting files on hard drive (so they can be found easier)
o Checking for and removing viruses
o Formatting a disk
o Burning CDs and DVDs (save data onto them)

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