System Software
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Techopedia Explains System Software
System software is run by the OS, versus end users. Because system software runs in the background at a basic level, it is considered low-level software.Basic examples of system software include:
- Utility software
- System servers
- Device drivers
- Operating system (OS)
- Windows/graphical user interface (GUI) systems
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