The operating system is the most common type of system software.
System software is a collection of computer programs that manage system resources and provide a platform for other software to run on.
Examples of operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Apple iOS, and Google Android.
The operating system's main functions include:
Managing the computer's resources, such as memory, disk drives, printers, and the central processing unit
Establishing a user interface
Executing and providing services for applications software
