System Software

 

System software is a program that manages and supports the computer resources and operations of a computer system while it executes various tasks such as processing data and information, controlling hardware components, and allowing users to use application software. That is, systems software functions as a bridge between computer system hardware and the application software.

Three Kinds of Programs

Systems software consists of three kinds of programs. The system management programs, system support programs, and system development programs are they. These are explained briefly.

 

System Management Programs

These are programs that manage the application software, computer hardware, and data resources of the computer system.

System Support Programs

These are the programs that help the operations and management of a computer system. They provide a variety of support services to let the computer hardware and other system programs run efficiently..

System Development Programs

These are programs that help users develop information system programs and prepare user programs for computer processing.