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What are device drivers?

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What are device drivers?
posted Apr 11, 2016 by Sathyasree

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A device driver is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer.

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Device drivers provides a standard means of representing I/O devices that maybe manufactured by different companies. This prevents conflicts whenever such devices are incorporated in a systems unit.

answer Apr 11, 2016 by Shivaranjini
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