| A | B |
|---|
| Windows | Microsoft operating system |
| MS-DOS | original Microsoft operating system |
| GUI | graphical user interface |
| Windows 3.0 | released in 1990, easier than DOS |
| Bill Gates | owner of Microsoft |
| Windows 3.1 | Put a friendly interface on top of MS-DOS |
| Windows 3.x | Includes: Windows 3.0, 3.1 and 3.11 |
| Windows 3.1 | released in 1991 |
| Windows 3.11 | released in 1992 |
| Windows 95 | a more user friendly operating system, more tasks automatic |
| Multitasking | ability to run more than 1 program at a time |
| Windows 98 | built upon 95, includes hyperlinks and 1 click icons |
| CPU | plastic box that contains the computer |
| Monitor/Screen | TV type screen |
| Mouse | used to move, select and click on objects |
| Keyboard | used to type in information and operate the computer |
| Speakers | Connected to computer allowig user to hear sound and music |
| Microphone | talk through or to computer |
| Printer | device that makes a printed copy of your work on a sheet of paper |
| IBM Compatible 386DX | Minimum needed to run Windows 95 |
| Pointer | Small arrow icon that moves with mouse |
| Clicking | pressing mouse button once |
| Left clicking | pressing left mouse button once |
| Right clicking | pressing right mouse button once |
| Double clicking | pressing right mouse button twice |
| Desktop | GUI - graphical user interface |
| My Computer | allows access to parts of computer where files and programs stored |
| Contents of My Computer | Hard Drive (C:), CD ROM (D:), Printer folder, Dial Up Networking folder, Control Panels |
| Hard Disk | scandisk, defrag, backup utilities |
| Floppy Disk | drag and drop files |
| Recycle Bin | place where you drag all unwanted files |
| Internet | icon that allows user to automatically gain access to internet |
| Start Menu | button that provides access to programs and files |
| Find | search for file or folder by name, date or contents |
| Help | find out how to do a task |
| Shut Down | allows you to quit Windows |
| Taskbar | see button for each program and window that you have open at bottom of desktop |
| Window | rectangular box that appears on screen after double clicking an icon or start a program. |
| Scroll bars | Located on the side and bottom and allow you to see what is in the window. |
| "Esc " key | Press to close a menu. |
| Alt + F4 | Exit a program |
| F1 | Help |
| Alt + Tab | Move through windows. |
