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Explore the fundamental categories of computer software in this 18-minute educational video that distinguishes between systems software and applications software. Learn how systems software controls hardware and runs applications, including operating systems, utilities, libraries, and translators. Discover various utility programs such as disk defragmenters, automatic backup tools, and virus checkers, while understanding the key differences between open-source and closed-source software based on source code access and licensing. Master the essential criteria for selecting appropriate applications by evaluating factors like functionality, hardware compatibility, cost, and reliability.
