Driver (computer)
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A driver is a program that lets the operating system communicate with the computer hardware.
Computer parts need a driver because they do not use standard commands. (Ex.: ATI and NVIDIA graphic card do the same jobs, but not the same way).
Many parts of a computer need drivers, but the most popular are:
- Graphic card
- Modem
- Network card
- Sound card
Some other parts do not need drivers because they use a kind of standard; the operating system recognizes those parts and know how to use those parts.
(not complete list)
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