Define system software and give examples.

System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs. It serves as the platform for running application software and it controls the operations of a computer hardware.

System software includes:

1. Operating Systems: These are the most prominent examples of system software. They manage all the hardware and software on a computer. Examples include Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS.

2. Device Drivers: These are specific types of system software that allow particular hardware, such as a printer or keyboard, to work. They act as a translator between the hardware component and the operating system or application programs.

3. Firmware: This is a special type of software that is embedded into the non-volatile memory of a hardware device, and it controls that device. Examples include the BIOS in a computer or the firmware in a camera.

4. Utility Software: These are programs that help manage, maintain and control computer resources. Examples include disk defragmenters, system utilities and virus scanners.

5. Servers: These are system software that manage network resources. They include web servers, database servers, and application servers.

6. Compilers and Interpreters: These are programming tools that translate high-level language code into machine language code. Examples include the Java compiler and the Python interpreter.