CP102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Dennis Ritchie, Application Software, Real-Time Operating System
Document Summary
System software: the operating system, utility programs, and file management. Application software: the set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks. System software: the set of programs that enables a computer"s hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs. Operating system (os): the system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions, including the management of hardware, peripherals, and software. User interface: part of the os that enables individuals to interact with their computer. Utility program: a small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer, such as system maintenance and file compression. Microsoft disk operating system (ms-dos): a single-user, single-task operating system created by microsoft and was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers. Icons: a pictures on the computer display that represents an object such as software application, file, or folder.
