Windows
n. (Computers) operating system that is based on a graphical user interface and supports multitasking (developed by Microsoft) window v. make or supply with windows n. opening that is in the wall or roof of a structure and is usually covered with glass letting in light and/or air; windowpane; opening; rectangular frame that appears on-screen and houses data or an application (Computers) | ||||
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Windows Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Windows
Windows is the everyday term for Microsoft Windows which is a multitasking Graphical User Interface which runs under DOS . This user interface is made up of a number of "views" which sit on top of each other - these are the Windows. Tasks are performed by using a mouse to click an Icon , selecting an item from a menu or using the mouse to click on an item on a toolbar .
Windows is the everyday term for Microsoft Windows which is a multitasking Graphical User Interface which runs under DOS . This user interface is made up of a number of "views" which sit on top of each other - these are the Windows. Tasks are performed by using a mouse to click an Icon , selecting an item from a menu or using the mouse to click on an item on a toolbar .
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Windows
A windowing (Mac-like) extended DOS operating system from Microsoft Corporation that allows users to have more than one application running at the same time. Because Windows ran on lower-capacity 386 and 486 chips, it captured huge market shares and had over 40 million adopters by the end of 1993. This has severely clouded the future of Apple Corporation whose graphical operating system lost its uniqueness and popularity as Windows operating systems spread across the world. Windows applications can be stacked in succeeding "windows" that have menu lines and, unlike Mac processors, have an ability to "minimize" multiple operating programs. Users can then dart back and forth between windows (applications) without having to reload. Popular windows programs include those on Macintosh computers and on PCs using Microsoft Windows, Works, and Enable. Finder is another windows program. It has become common for the word "Windows" in computer lore to refer to Microsoft Windows built upon the DOS foundation. Newer OS/2 and Windows 2000 (New Technology) shed the DOS foundation but require considerably greater hardware capacity than the older Microsoft Windows. (See also Operating system, OS/2, Windows Chicago, and Windows 2000)
A windowing (Mac-like) extended DOS operating system from Microsoft Corporation that allows users to have more than one application running at the same time. Because Windows ran on lower-capacity 386 and 486 chips, it captured huge market shares and had over 40 million adopters by the end of 1993. This has severely clouded the future of Apple Corporation whose graphical operating system lost its uniqueness and popularity as Windows operating systems spread across the world. Windows applications can be stacked in succeeding "windows" that have menu lines and, unlike Mac processors, have an ability to "minimize" multiple operating programs. Users can then dart back and forth between windows (applications) without having to reload. Popular windows programs include those on Macintosh computers and on PCs using Microsoft Windows, Works, and Enable. Finder is another windows program. It has become common for the word "Windows" in computer lore to refer to Microsoft Windows built upon the DOS foundation. Newer OS/2 and Windows 2000 (New Technology) shed the DOS foundation but require considerably greater hardware capacity than the older Microsoft Windows. (See also Operating system, OS/2, Windows Chicago, and Windows 2000)
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Windows
Microsoft Corporation’s graphical operating system
Microsoft Corporation’s graphical operating system
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Windows
A software technique that allows a rectangular area of a computer screen to display output from a program. With a number of programs running at one time, several windows can appear on the screen at one time. Information can be cut and pasted from one window to another. The best known version of "windows" is that developed by Microsoft.
A software technique that allows a rectangular area of a computer screen to display output from a program. With a number of programs running at one time, several windows can appear on the screen at one time. Information can be cut and pasted from one window to another. The best known version of "windows" is that developed by Microsoft.
Windows Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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window
Noun
1. a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
(hypernym) framework, frame, framing
(hyponym) bay window, bow window
(part-holonym) building, edifice
(part-meronym) casing, case
2. a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) car window
(part-holonym) car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
3. a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
(hypernym) panel
(part-holonym) window envelope
4. an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"
(hypernym) opening, gap
5. the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"
(hypernym) time period, period of time, period
6. a pane in a window; "the ball shattered the window"
(synonym) windowpane
(hypernym) pane, pane of glass, window glass
7. an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); "he stuck his head in the window"
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) ticket window
8. (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) dialog box, panel
(part-holonym) computer screen, computer display
(classification) computer science, computing
Noun
1. a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
(hypernym) framework, frame, framing
(hyponym) bay window, bow window
(part-holonym) building, edifice
(part-meronym) casing, case
2. a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) car window
(part-holonym) car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
3. a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
(hypernym) panel
(part-holonym) window envelope
4. an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"
(hypernym) opening, gap
5. the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"
(hypernym) time period, period of time, period
6. a pane in a window; "the ball shattered the window"
(synonym) windowpane
(hypernym) pane, pane of glass, window glass
7. an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); "he stuck his head in the window"
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) ticket window
8. (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) dialog box, panel
(part-holonym) computer screen, computer display
(classification) computer science, computing
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windows
windows
see microsoft windows, windows nt.
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similar words(28)
microsoft windows
windows nt 4
windows application binary interface
windows nt 35
windows for workgroups
windows 2
windows nt
windows 30
windows 95
windows 2k
windows 1
windows 94
windows 98
windows 4gl
windows nt network model
windows sockets
windows nt 31
word for windows
microsloth windows
windows 31
windows open service architecture
windows 311
windows internet naming service
windows messaging
windows 2000
windows ce
x-windows
windows nt 5
windows
see microsoft windows, windows nt.
?
similar words(28)
microsoft windows
windows nt 4
windows application binary interface
windows nt 35
windows for workgroups
windows 2
windows nt
windows 30
windows 95
windows 2k
windows 1
windows 94
windows 98
windows 4gl
windows nt network model
windows sockets
windows nt 31
word for windows
microsloth windows
windows 31
windows open service architecture
windows 311
windows internet naming service
windows messaging
windows 2000
windows ce
x-windows
windows nt 5
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Ffenestrog
Ffenestrog = a. having windows
Ffenestrog = a. having windows
Ffenestru
Ffenestru = v. to make windows
Windows Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Windows
Microsoft software that adds a Mac-like graphical user interface to IBM PCs and compatibles.
Microsoft software that adds a Mac-like graphical user interface to IBM PCs and compatibles.
Windows Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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windows
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Windows Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is the name of several families of software operating systems by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Microsoft Windows eventually came to dominate the world's personal computer market, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced previously. At the 2004 IDC Directions conference, IDC Vice President Avneesh Saxena stated that Windows had approximately 90% of the client operating system market. The current client version of Windows is Windows Vista. The current server version of Windows is Windows Server 2003. The successor to Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 is currently being beta tested.
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