• If we are using windows operating system on the computer then interface is necessary between multimedia applications and windows based system.

• For getting these interface, we require specific driver connectivity which will be compatible with multimedia application for getting access on windows.

• These, multimedia applications requires some devices or peripherals to connect with applications.

• So, again hardware interface with specific application is needed on our system.

• Multimedia system architecture gives the idea about how to run multimedia application on our desktop. What type of interface is required and for hardware connecting what specifications are required.

• Multimedia system architecture is categorized in 3 different layers.

• Application compatibility layer: This layer consist of various multimedia applications.

• System compatibility layer: This layer offers interface between multimedia application with system e.g. O.S.

• Hardware compatibility layer : This layer offers compatibility of hardware or add-on devices with multimedia applications through the computer system.

• There are many OS that can enhance the multimedia experience. Best use of multimedia can be on android or Windows.

• Software drivers are the applications that help the OS connect to the H/W being used in the system.

• E.g. Graphic card software