System Software

What is System software

System software works with end use, application software and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. For example, system software controls where a word processing program is stored in memory.

system software provides the basic functions for computer usage and helps run the computer hardware and system. It includes a combination of the following:

1. Device Drivers
2. Operating System 
3. Utilities
4. Language Translators : Convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process

System software is responsible for managing a variety of independent hardware components, so that they can work together harmoniously. Its purpose is to unburden the application software programmer from the often complex details of the particular computer being used, including such accessories as communication devices, printers, device readers, displays and keyboards, and also to partition the computer's resources such as memory and processor time in a safe and stable manner.