Windows operating system was developed as a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for PCs.
It provides a friendly interface that allows the users to enter commands by pointing and clicking at objects that appear on the screen using a pointing device, e.g., a Mouse.
These graphical capabilities make a program easier to use.
Microsoft Windows takes its name from the on-screen “Window" that it uses to display information.
A Window is a rectangular portion/ area of the screen that Windows sets aside for a specific task.
A Window is a rectangular area on a display screen in which text and graphical images may be displayed.
Common features of Microsoft Windows operating systems
1). They all have similar user-interfaces. For example;
3). All Windows operating system support multiple users and have the ability to Multi-task, i.e., they allow one to run more than one program at the same time, each in its own window.
4). It is easy to exchange information between Windows applications, i.e., it is easy to transfer or copy information from one program to another.
5). All Windows applications share a common set of commands. For example, Open, Save, Print, etc and therefore, you don't need to learn a different set of commands for each application.
6). Ability to handle long file names.
7). Most Windows operating systems have Plug andplay (PnP) features. They automatically accept a new hardware once it is connected to the computer.
Advantages of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
i). It is easy to open programs, find documents, and switch between programs.
ii). Windows provide facilities such as the File Explorer, which enable one to browse through and manage you files, folders, and drives easily.
iii). Windows can support long file names, making it easier to find and organize files.
iv). Windows has improved Video, CD and sound capabilities.
v). Windows makes it easier to install new hardware devices onto the system. It is able to recognize and sets up a certain Plug-and-Play hardware whose card has been inserted in the computer automatically.
vi). Windows allows true Multitasking, i.e. it allows the user to run more than one (several) program at the same time, each in its own window.
vii). Windows is user-friendly, i.e., it is menu driven, hence easy to operate, because the options used in particular programs are usually displayed on the screen in form icons.
viii). Windows supports a wide choice of networks and transmission protocols. It also has facilities for sharing files and devices.
ix). Windows has facilities that allow people to work with all types of electronic communications, e.g., it allows people to send text messages, transfer files, and also hold digital live face-to-face conversations with family friends and business associates around the world.
x). All Windows applications share a common set of commands. E.g., Open, Save, Print, etc and therefore, there is no need to learn a different set of commands for each application.
xi). Windows allows movement of text or items from one program to another. i.e., it is easy to exchange information between Windows applications.
xii). Windows has facilities that enable the computer to save power resources by putting the computer on standby or hibernation.
xiv). Windows includes a Help system that makes your computer easier to use.
It provides a friendly interface that allows the users to enter commands by pointing and clicking at objects that appear on the screen using a pointing device, e.g., a Mouse.
These graphical capabilities make a program easier to use.
Microsoft Windows takes its name from the on-screen “Window" that it uses to display information.
A Window is a rectangular portion/ area of the screen that Windows sets aside for a specific task.
A Window is a rectangular area on a display screen in which text and graphical images may be displayed.
Common features of Microsoft Windows operating systems
1). They all have similar user-interfaces. For example;
- Windows.
- Pointing device is a device such as a mouse that enables the user to select objects on the display screen.
- Pointer a symbol (arrow) that appears on the display screen, and can be used to select objects and commands.
- Icons are small graphical pictures that represent commands, files, or applications. By moving the pointer to the icon and pressing a mouse button, one can execute a command or convert the icon into a window.
- Buttons are items used to initiate a process in an application.
- Menus they provide choices that let the user execute commands by selecting them.
- Desktop; this is the area on the display screen where icons are grouped.
3). All Windows operating system support multiple users and have the ability to Multi-task, i.e., they allow one to run more than one program at the same time, each in its own window.
4). It is easy to exchange information between Windows applications, i.e., it is easy to transfer or copy information from one program to another.
5). All Windows applications share a common set of commands. For example, Open, Save, Print, etc and therefore, you don't need to learn a different set of commands for each application.
6). Ability to handle long file names.
7). Most Windows operating systems have Plug andplay (PnP) features. They automatically accept a new hardware once it is connected to the computer.
Advantages of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
i). It is easy to open programs, find documents, and switch between programs.
ii). Windows provide facilities such as the File Explorer, which enable one to browse through and manage you files, folders, and drives easily.
iii). Windows can support long file names, making it easier to find and organize files.
iv). Windows has improved Video, CD and sound capabilities.
v). Windows makes it easier to install new hardware devices onto the system. It is able to recognize and sets up a certain Plug-and-Play hardware whose card has been inserted in the computer automatically.
vi). Windows allows true Multitasking, i.e. it allows the user to run more than one (several) program at the same time, each in its own window.
vii). Windows is user-friendly, i.e., it is menu driven, hence easy to operate, because the options used in particular programs are usually displayed on the screen in form icons.
viii). Windows supports a wide choice of networks and transmission protocols. It also has facilities for sharing files and devices.
ix). Windows has facilities that allow people to work with all types of electronic communications, e.g., it allows people to send text messages, transfer files, and also hold digital live face-to-face conversations with family friends and business associates around the world.
x). All Windows applications share a common set of commands. E.g., Open, Save, Print, etc and therefore, there is no need to learn a different set of commands for each application.
xi). Windows allows movement of text or items from one program to another. i.e., it is easy to exchange information between Windows applications.
xii). Windows has facilities that enable the computer to save power resources by putting the computer on standby or hibernation.
xiv). Windows includes a Help system that makes your computer easier to use.
