Each student is encouraged to bring to the lecture questions pertinent to the chapter materials. Software consists of detailed instructions that control the operation of computer hardware. Without theses instructions, problem solving is not possible. Software develops the tools for applying computer hardware to problem solving and enables the firm to manage the resources of the computer. System software consists of generalized programs to manage computer resources such as the central processing unit, printers, terminals, communications links, and peripheral equipment.
Systems software serves as the intermediary between business specialists and the computer itself.
System software provides a basic level of computer instruction upon which the more detailed instruction of application software builds. Systems software serves as the intermediary between application software and the computer hardware. Application software consists of programs designed for applying the computer to solve a specific problem such as payroll processing or sales order entry. Application software must interact with system software in order to operate and solve the problems of business specialists. Describe the characteristics of each generation .