When Microsoft first released their Windows operating system, it was named Windows 3.0. Subsequent versions were named after this original version as in Windows 3.1, Windows 3.2, etc. The entire family of the Windows operating system based on that original version is referred to as Windows 3x. Windows 3.0 was released in 1990 and was [...]
An Introduction to File Extensions In an effort to be “user-friendly,” Windows (and perhaps some other operating systems) hides the most important part of a file name from new computer users: the extension. Okay – we′re assuming that the reasoning behind hiding extensions is a “user-friendly″ one because we just can’t come up with any [...]
Its really not difficult to understand the concept of your operating system. When you consider that it is an integral part of your computer that makes it easier for you to use your system, understanding an operating system can be a simple thing. Basically, your operating system is the main program on your computer. It [...]
In the early days of computers, the concept of an operating system wasnt really thought of. When users needed to input information into the computer, they fed it into the system on punched pieces of paper. The computer would go to work on the information until it finished, or more often than not, it crashed. [...]
Most people dont consciously think about their operating systems, but when you need some support in using your operating system, it comes to the forefront of your mind. Most operating systems are designed to be used without support, but sometimes users will have questions that they need answered. Luckily, most operating systems have built-in support [...]
An operating system is a type of software that is installed on a computer to act as the brain that causes all the hardware to work together. It is the software component of a computer that is responsible for the management and coordination of activities as well as the sharing of the resources on the [...]
When you are a computer user, security is a big issue. The developers of operating systems know that system security is important too. Thats why all operating systems have built-in security features that make it safe to both navigate the Internet as well as keep unauthorized users from using your computer. Operating system security is [...]
With the advent of free software, it is possible to download a new operating system for you to install on your computer. The idea behind free software is that you wont have to pay for something that could quite possibly be new and better than what you are already using. This freeware is available for [...]
Most people are familiar with Windows, but the reality today is that there are new operating systems being developed every day that are really competing with Windows. While Windows is still the giant in the world of operating systems, new versions of Windows as well as other products like Linux and GNU have helped make [...]
A device driver or a software driver is a specific type of computer software typically developed to allow interaction with hardware devices such as a mouse or a printer. This software causes an interface for communicating with the device through the specific computer bus or communication subsystem that the hardware is connected to. The software [...]