Define (i)operating system (ii)windowing

      

Define
i)operating system
ii)windowing

  

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Moraa
i Operating system
? The operating system is a software application that controls the activities of the
computer.
? Behind the scenes, it accepts input from devices, such as the keyboard and mouse,
and directs output to the monitor and speakers.
? It keeps track of your files and folders on storage devices, such as disk drives and
flash drives.
? It provides security for your computer system.
? It communicates with the other software applications you have on your computer and
enables them to work together.
ii Desktop
? The desktop is the screen that displays once you have turned on the computer and
responded to prompts for your user name and password.
? This is your workspace. It is where you manage tasks on the computer.
? Your software opens on the desktop.
? You manipulate your files and folders on the desktop.

Moraa orina answered the question on April 24, 2018 at 16:47


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