Section 2 - Software

This section will go over the different kind of programs that can be found in a computer, its software.

• Firmware, low-level hardware control. In typical computers, the first software that is loaded and run during a startup (booting) is a special firmware called BIOS or UEFI (its successor). This software roles is to initialize the hardware and give hand to the operating-system.
• System Software
  • Operating system, essential software that manages the entire resources of a computer and let the user interact with it. It also provides a platform to run application software. Examples: Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, …
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• Application Software, software that uses the computer system to perform actions that a user initiated. Examples: Microsoft office, Libre office, Adobe Photoshop, Steam, …