SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Programs designed to allow the computer to manage its own resources are called system software•System software is any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task.•This software runs the basic operations; it tells the hardware what to do and how and when to do it•However it does not solve specific problems relating to a business or profession•Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, are prominent examples of system software•System software contrasts with application software, which are programs that enable the end-user to perform specific, productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation.