| Learning Objectives (See related pages)
After you have read this chapter, you should be able to:- Describe the differences between system software and application software.
- Identify the four types of system software programs.
- Explain the basic functions, features, and categories of operating systems.
- Compare mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
- Compare desktop operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, Linux, and virtualization.
- Explain the purpose of utilities and utility suites.
- Identify the four most essential utilities.
- Describe Windows utility programs.
- Describe device drivers, including Windows' Add a Device Wizard and Update.
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