3rd Class Computers Science Getting Familiar with Windows Introduction

           Introduction  

Inside the computer there is one program that manages all the other programs, just like a boss in an office. This program is called Windows which is the most popular operating system that controls the working of the computer. In order to start and work, every computer needs an operating system. An operating system acts like an interpreter between the computer hardware and the user. An interpreter is required because the computer and human beings speak different languages. Windows can come in different versions (such as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Higher versions). Windows is a wonderful program because you can do many things with it ? play games, listen to music and paint at the same time. Let's learn how to work with Windows. You don't have to do anything special to start Windows. When you switch on the computer. Windows will start automatically.