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Edexcel IGCSE·Information And Communication Technology·IGCSE Information and Communication Technology

Software & Operating Systems

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System and application software, the role of the operating system, and user interfaces.

Types of software

  • System software — runs and manages the computer: the operating system (OS) and utilities (antivirus, backup, file management).
  • Application software — does user tasks: word processors, spreadsheets, browsers, databases, presentation software.

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