4th Class Computers Science Fundamentals of Computer Introduction

    Introduction

Many of us do multitasking or multiple things at the same time. For example, we love to watch TV programs and eat munch popcorn at the same time. Inside your computer there is one program that manages all the other programs and enables you to switch between different programs or applications. This program is called Windows, which is the most popular OS (Operating System) that controls the working of the computer. An operating system provides the link or interface between the computer hardware and the user. The user does not have to know how the OS does this. The OS looks after the flow of data between the processor and its peripherals, organizes the allocation of memory to the programs that are running, organizes the filing system and manages the security system of the computer and user access to the files. The Windows can come in different versions (such as Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000). Windows is a wonderful program because you can do many things with it ? play games, write a letter, 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.