The software that comes pre-loaded by the engineers that make the computer manage and control the computers activities this is referred to as the operating system. Some different operating systems are;
Linux Windows Unix Mac OS
All of these operating systems come with different software that is specially made for these computers. However, most software now days is interchangeable and can be used with many different operating systems.
Computer Software
The software preloaded on a computer is what makes it work. These programs generally include a graphics interface for icons menu bars and folders. Preloaded software also includes what we would refer to as settings or system preferences.
This is where the user can change the way the computer responds to mouse clicks or the default printer the computer prints to. Settings include many other changes the user can make to suit their needs.
Operating systems keep track of files, security, and input such as the keyboard, and output such as the screen display. Commands that the operating system responds to that we would all be familiar with would be;
Renaming a file or copying and pasting which uses the command processor. Clicking on an icon to go to a file which uses the graphic user interface.
Software Relationships
Some software programs can run together or connect, for instance;
Apple has programs like ical and reminders.
These two programs can sync together so when determining the correct results it includes all information the user inputs within both programs.
Apple also can use ical to sync with other applications as well.
Resources:
Essentials of Management Information Systems section 4.2 Ch04 http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm http://oldcomputers.net/macintosh.html http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/operating_system.html