Open Source Software

            Open Source Software A software whose source code is freely distributed with a license to study, change and further distributed to anyone for any purpose is called open source software. Open source software is...

Utility Software

Utility Software Application software that assist OS in carrying out certain specialized tasks are called utility software. Let us look some of the most popular utility software. Antivirus A virus can be defined as a malicious program that attaches itself...

Types of OS

Types of OS As computers and computing technologies have evolved over the years, so have their usage across many fields. To meet growing requirements more and more customized software have flooded the market. As every software needs operating system to function, operating...

Functions of OS

Functions of OS As you know, operating system is responsible for functioning of the computer system. To do that it carries out these three broad categories of activities − ·        Essential functions − Ensures optimum and...

Basics of Computers - System S/W

As you know, system software acts as an interface for the underlying hardware system. Here we will discuss some important system software in detail. Operating System Operating system (OS) is the lifeline of computer....