Operating Systems
- Created by: Noye
- Created on: 27-04-13 21:24
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- Operating Systems
- Providing a User Interface
- DEFINITION: The way in which we interact with computer hardware
- WIMP
- Windows
- Icons
- Menus
- Pointers
- Menus
- Icons
- COMMAND LINE INTERFACE came first. Users just typed commands following text prompts
- Occasionally used for simple, direct interaction with the hardware
- Windows
- Mobile phones and tablet interfaces are slightly different
- Touchscreen
- Tilt
- Side buttons
- Embedded computers such as in cars need to interact with the user differently
- Security
- Passwords on devices and/or files
- Type of security depends on type of computer
- e.g. PC has many different types and levels of security
- A washing machine won't allow the door to open during a cycle
- May include additional features and software uitilities e.g. firewall, anti-virus and parental controls
- Providing a User Interface
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