Microsoft Windows
It is an advanced/excellent operation
system, developed by Microsoft corporation, USA. it is an improved version and
replacement of DOS (Disk Operating System). Operating System is a program,
which controls overall operations (activities) of the Computer. It is the media
point between the Computer and Operator, to work with any computer, a software
is required that remains is the memory of the computer, so that computer
becomes in live, and is able to response as per the command issued by the user.
Such software is known as System Software or Operating System. An Operating
System is a software program that provides an interface and acts as an
interpreter between the user and computer. An Operating System is thus most
important program that runs on a computer. It manages and coordinates the
following tasks:
- Initialize the hardware of
computer system.
- Manages files and documents.
- communication between people and
with other computer systems.
- Manages user requirements for
programs, storage space and priority.
The operating system can run your
previous DOS and windows based programs in more stable environment and, in many
case, even faster. It also enables a new world of robust 32-bit programs that
use preemptive multitasking and multithreading to perform several actions at
the same time. Windows'00'XP also offers enhanced multimedia, more powerful
mobile features and integrated integrated and seamless networking.
Role of an Operating System
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Interface between user and computer
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Master control program
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Manages the I/O operating
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Allocating the resources
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Tracking the use of resources
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File and Disk management
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Detects and notifies the errors
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User
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Application software
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Operating System
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Hardware
There is nothing special you need to
start this system. Just turn ON the Computer (CUP) and Screen and wait for just
a minute then you will directly enter into the Window Environment (Disk top)
and see the following Dialog Box (screen).
Feature of windows
a)
Easier to use
With
windows 2000 professional you have faster access to information, and you are
able to accomplish task and more quickly &easily.
Windows
makes it easier to.
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Work with files
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Find information
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Personalize
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Work on the Web
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Work remotely
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