Unit I Fundamentals of Computers Chapter Page - - . . Various versions of Windows Some of the functions of Windows Operating System are: • Access applications (programs) on the computer (word processing, games, spread sheets, calculators and so on). • Load any new program on the computer.
• Manage hardware such as printers, scanners, mouse, digital cameras etc., • File management activities (For example creating, modifying, saving, deleting files and folders). • Change computer settings such as colour scheme, screen savers of your monitor, etc. With reference to the Table . , let us see the versions of Windows Operating System.
. . Handling the mouse Before learning Window Operating System, you should know more about mouse and its actions. Versions Logo Year Specific features Windows .x • Introduction of GUI in - bit.
processor • Mouse was introduced as an input device. Windows .x • Supports to minimize or maximize windows. • Control panel feature was introduced with various system settings and customising options. Windows .x • Introduced the concept of multitasking.
• Supported colours which brought a more modern, colourful look to the interface. Windows • Introduced Start button, the taskbar, Windows Explorer and Start menu. • Introduced - bit processor and focused more on multitasking. Windows • Integration of the Web browser (Internet Explorer) with the Operating System.
• DOS gaming began to disappear as Windows based games improved. • Plug and play feature was introduced. Windows NT • Designed to act as servers in network. Windows Me • It introduced automated system diagnostics and recovery tools.
Chapter Page - - Right Click Left Click Figure . .Mouse actions The following are the mouse actions: Action Reaction Point to an item Move the mouse pointer over the item. Click Point to the item on the screen, press and release the left mouse button. Right click Point to the item on the screen, press and release the right mouse button.
Clicking the right mouse button displays a pop up menu with various