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What is a driver?


A driver is usually about software that enables the computer to communicate correctly with hardware or devices!



Content:

1.) ... The software driver for hardware!
2.) ... The term driver in general!



1.) The software driver for hardware!

Without driver software, the connected hardware, such as all peripheral devices, or e.g. a graphics card, printer, plotter , will not function properly or not at all. As a rule, driver software is included with all Linux, MAC OS, Android, MS Windows ... If Windows, Linux, Android, MAC, ... do not have the required driver, you can download it on the data carrier that is included in the scope of delivery of the hardware or device to be used, or on the manufacturer's website.

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2.) The term driver in general!

The term driver stands for something to get going, to drive, to bring it forward, .... there is also the cow driver who drives the herd or drives it in front of him!

With the cars there is the drive, as with all other means of transport.









FAQ 178: Updated on: 1 October 2020 07:31 Windows
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