The application sends a request to the System Software .
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The system software uses "drivers" (small pieces of code) to communicate with the Hardware . The application sends a request to the System Software
The CPU processes the request, uses RAM to hold the data, and displays the result on your Monitor . 4. Maintenance and Lifecycle uses RAM to hold the data
To perform a single task—like typing a letter—a complex chain of events occurs: You click a button in an Application .
eventually wears out or becomes obsolete. Maintenance involves cleaning (dusting fans) and upgrading parts (adding more RAM).