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2. System software - Wikipedia

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   A kernel is the core part of the operating system that defines an application programming interface for applications programs (including some system software) and an interface to device drivers. Device drivers and firmware , including computer BIOS or UEFI , provide basic functionality to operate and control the hardware connected to or built ...

3. Software - Wikipedia

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   The application software layer interfaces with the operating system, which in turn communicates with the hardware. The arrows indicate information flow. There are two main types of software: Operating systems are "the layer of software that manages a computer's resources for its users and their applications". [9]

4. Software system - Wikipedia

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   A software system is a system of intercommunicating components based on software forming part of a computer system (a combination of hardware and software). It "consists of a number of separate programs, configuration files, which are used to set up these programs, system documentation, which describes the structure of the system, and user documentation, which explains how to use the system".

5. List of free and open-source software packages - Wikipedia

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   However, nearly all software meeting the Free Software Definition also meets the Open Source Definition and vice versa. A small fraction of the software that meets either definition is listed here. Some of the open-source applications are also the basis of commercial products, shown in the List of commercial open-source applications and services.

6. Operating system - Wikipedia

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   Operating systems include the software that is always running, called a kernel—but can include other software as well. [6] [8] The two other types of programs that can run on a computer are system programs—which are associated with the operating system, but may not be part of the kernel—and applications—all other software. [8]

7. Computer program - Wikipedia

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   A diagram showing that the user interacts with the application software. The application software interacts with the operating system, which interacts with the hardware. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines. The main functional categories are application software and system software. System software includes the operating ...

8. Software categories - Wikipedia

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   Application software is the general designation of computer programs for performing tasks. Application software may be general-purpose (word processing, web browsers, etc.) or have a specific purpose (accounting, truck scheduling, etc.). Application software contrasts with system software.

9. Installation (computer programs) - Wikipedia

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   Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plugins), is the act of making the program ready for execution.Installation refers to the particular configuration of software or hardware with a view to making it usable with the computer.