COMMERCE 1BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Linked Data, Uee, Preem

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMMERCE 1BA3
• Professor: Asghar Bokhari

Document Summary

An os is a system software program the computer"s master control program. Provides the user with the tools that enables them to interact with the pc. When a command is issued, the os translates it into code that the machine can use. Primary controlling mechanism for the computer"s hardware. Provides the instructions to display the on-screen elements with which the user interacts. Loads programs into the computer"s memory in order for them to be used. Coordinates how programs work with the cpu, ram, and other hardware and software. Manages the way information is stored on and retrieved from disks. The functioning of the os can be extended by adding utility software. The user interface is the set of items on the screen taken together. Graphical user interfaces use a mouse to point at graphical objects on the screen. The gui enables the user to issue commands by using visual objects instead of typing.