System Software

What is system software?
By: Meredith Wilson
& Michelle Mitchell

System software is a set of software programs that helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices.

There are two main types of system software: operating system and utility programs.

The operating system is a group of programs that control how the computer functions. It manages hardware such as printer, monitor, and memory. It helps software applications and is responsible for management and scheduling.

Utility programs are small programs that preform the general housekeeping tasks for the computer. Examples are system maintenance and file compression.