Structure of a Computer System


A Computer System consists of:

  • Users (people who are using the computer)
  • Application Programs (Compilers, Databases, Games, Video player, Browsers, etc.)
  • System Programs (Shells, Editors, Compilers, etc.)
  • Operating System ( A special program which acts as an interface between user and hardware )
  • Hardware ( CPU, Disks, Memory, etc)
Structure of a Computer System