Computer Software (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Definition of an operating system
Definition of an operating system
Software managing hardware & software; first program that loads
Role of the operating system
Role of the operating system
Central command centre managing & coordinating processes
What does GUI stand for?
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
Three main categories of GUI elements
Three main categories of GUI elements
Input controls, navigational, informational components
Function of checkboxes
Function of checkboxes
Select one or more options from a list
Function of option buttons (radio buttons)
Function of option buttons (radio buttons)
Choose only one option from a group
Windows market share percentage
Windows market share percentage
Around 80% of desktop users
Mac OS X market share percentage
Mac OS X market share percentage
About 10% of computer users worldwide
Key characteristics of Linux
Key characteristics of Linux
Open-source, completely free, highly customisable
Unique feature of mobile device OS
Unique feature of mobile device OS
Run two OS: main user-facing & radio communications system