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It manages hardware resources and ensures smooth
                 communication between  components. The main types of
                 system  software  are  Operating  Systems,  Device Drivers, and
                 Utility Software.
                    Operating  Systems: The operating  system acts as an
                    intermediary  between  users and  computer  hardware,
                    ensuring  smooth  communication and  coordination of
                    system  resources like the CPU, memory, storage,  input/
                    output devices, and network connections. Examples include Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix,
                    Android, and Ubuntu.

                    Device Drivers: A device driver is software that allows a computer to communicate with
                    hardware devices like printers and scanners. Without the correct driver, the device won’t work
                    even if it’s connected to the computer.
                    Utility Software: Utility software is like a toolbox for a computer that keeps your computer happy
                    and healthy. Utility software includes programs that help maintain and improve a computer’s
                    performance. These tools, like disk cleanup and task manager, are built into the operating system.
                    You can also install additional utilities, such as antivirus or file managers, to suit your needs.
                 Application Software

                 Application software are designed for the users and are made to do a specific kind of work. For
                 example:
                    Word Processing Software: Applications like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and
                    LibreOffice Writer are used for designing, editing, and printing documents.

                                Spreadsheet Software:  Programs  such as Microsoft  Excel,  Google Sheets, and
                               LibreOffice Calc are used to create data in tabular form so that data calculation,
                               analysis, and graphical representation can easily be done.

                    Presentation Software: Tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, and
                    LibreOffice Impress are used to prepare presentations.

                                Drawing Tools: Applications like Google Drawings and Paint are used for drawing
                               purposes.


                    Web Browsers: Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge,
                    Safari, and Opera, which enable users to browse the Internet, access websites, and
                    interact with online content.

                                Communication  Tools: Include applications such as Skype, Zoom, Microsoft
                               Teams, Slack, and WhatsApp that enable users to communicate, collaborate, and
                               share information via text, voice, and video.

                    Database Management System: A Database Management  System  (DBMS) is
                    software that helps store, organise, and manage data in a database. For example,
                    a library DBMS keeps track  of books, authors,  and borrowers.  Some  tools for
                    Database Management System are Microsoft Access, SQL, etc.


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