There are two major categories of software: system software and application software. Application software was described, and system software was introduced, in Chapter 3. Define system software....

There are two major categories of software: system software and application software.

Application software was described, and system software was introduced, in Chapter 3.

Define system software. Explain the role of system software. Identify the two major types of

system software. How is system software different from application software? What is an

operating system (OS), and what does it do? Define platform. Describe a cross-platform

program.