| 1. When referring to an operating system, Windows, or win, is an operating environment
created by Microsoft that provides an
interface known as Graphical User Interface (GUI) for IBM compatible
computers. Windows
eliminates the need for a user to have to type each command at a
command
line, like MS-DOS, by using a
mouse to
navigate through drop-down menus, dialog boxes,
buttons,
tabs, and icons.
To the right is an image of what Microsoft Windows may look like. |
Windows 2000 |
2. The term window is also used to describe the visual square area
of a program. See our window definition
for additional information about this term.
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Additional information on each of the
Windows operating systems as well as other computer operating systems can be found on our operating
system page.
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Additional information about Microsoft Windows history can be
found on our Windows history
page.
Also see: Operating system definitions,
Window
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