ISDS 1100 : Midterm Study Guide
15 Mar 2019
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The os is in charge of the desktop, running tasks, etc. The user interface allows users to communicate with the computer. An os combined with a processor is called a platform: microsoft windows os/intel and amd processors, apple macintosh os/motorola, ibm, and intel processors. Improved internet capabilities: enhanced privacy and security. Macintosh os was the first commercially available os with point and click (gui) technology. It is excellent is graphics display, processing, system reliability, and file backup. Windows is pre-built with certain drivers which each device needs. Application programming interface: microsoft direct x, group of multimedia api"s. A gadget is an easy-to-use mini program that gives access to things that are used frequently. Mac vs. windows: similar functionality, streamlined user interface, window-like work areas on the desktop. In windows 7, there"s something new called libraries. this is a folder that gathers files from different locations.
