System and application software, the functions of an operating system, the user interface, and the role of translators.
System software and application software
Application software lets the user carry out specific tasks, e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, photo editors and games.
System software provides the services the computer and other software need to function, e.g. the operating system, device drivers, utility programs and language translators (compilers/interpreters).
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