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System
Software
In this topic
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in 6 sections
Section 1
Operating systems
Operating Systems
Functions of an Operating System
User Interface
Memory Management and Multitasking
Peripheral Management and Drivers
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Section 2
Utility software
What is Utility Software?
Encryption Software
Disk Defragmenter
Compression Software
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Section 3
User Interfaces
Easy to Navigate and Learn
Consistent Layout
Help and Error Messages
Accessibility Features
Customisation
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Section 4
Memory Management and Multitasking
Transfer of Programs and Data
Memory Allocation and Protection
Memory Management Compared with Other OS Functions
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Section 5
Peripheral Management and Drivers
Peripherals
Peripheral Communication
Queuing and Sharing Peripherals
Reporting Peripheral Problems
How Device Drivers Work
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Section 6
User and File Management
User Accounts and Logging In
Access Rights and User Types
File Names and Folders
File Operations and Saving
File Permissions and Privacy
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