Lesson 3 - System Software

   Introduction

Two primary types of system software are discussed in this lesson, operating systems and device drivers.

    Objectives

At the end of this lesson you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

1.	What an operating system is used for in a computer
2.	The basic functions of an operating system
3.	The most common types of operating systems
4.	What a device driver is used for in a computer

Key Point
System software manages the hardware and software interoperability within a computer.