Chapter 2 · System Software
Hours: 6 · Short, conceptual, predictable in MC.
Sub-topics
| # | Topic |
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| 2.1 | Operating systems |
| 2.2 | Utilities & drivers |
| 2.3 | Modes of operation |
Big picture
Software comes in two flavours: system software (runs the machine itself) and applications software (what users actually use).
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│ Applications software │ Word, Chrome, games…
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│ System software │ OS + utilities + drivers
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│ Hardware │ CPU, RAM, disk…
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System software keeps the lights on. Without an OS, drivers and utilities, application software cannot run.
➡️ Start: 2.1 Operating Systems