2. Use these buttons to change slides or Return to the previous slide. Operating Systems and the GUI Environment

3. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Operating System & GUI Training Module In this module, you will learn about operating systems and the graphical user interface or GUI. These concepts are used throughout the computer industry.

4. Objectives Learners should be able to: Learners should be able to: 1.Recognize the most popular Operating Systems and describe their characteristics. 2.Give a brief history of the development of Operating Systems. 3.Describe the role of Operating Systems in Technology.

5. Objectives continued 4. Perform basic GUI tasks and skills including, but not limited to: Starting ProgramsHighlighting Drag and DropLeft & Right Click Double ClickFile Management

6. SKILLS CHECKLIST 1.Throughout the presentation will be CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES. 2.When you see the icon, be ready to complete the Challenge Activities. 2.When you see the icon, be ready to complete the Challenge Activities. 3. These activities will be added to your portfolio upon completion of this Training Module.

7. What is a GUI? Pronounced gooey. Pronounced gooey. Invented by Doug Englehart at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) during the early 1960's. Invented by Doug Englehart at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) during the early 1960's. Applied to computers in 1973 by researchers at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Applied to computers in 1973 by researchers at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Alto computer had the first GUI and mouse. Alto computer had the first GUI and mouse.

8. GUI continued During the GUI development, Steve Jobs visited PARC and was shown this new technology. During the GUI development, Steve Jobs visited PARC and was shown this new technology. Jobs then re-created the GUI and mouse combining them into the MACINTOSH COMPUTER. Jobs then re-created the GUI and mouse combining them into the MACINTOSH COMPUTER.

9. "The Triumph of the Nerds" Aired by PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). Aired by PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). Was a 3 part series covering the history of the Was a 3 part series covering the history of the computer industry. Included interviews with Steve Jobs and PARC employees. Included interviews with Steve Jobs and PARC employees. Fascinating to those who love history. Fascinating to those who love history.

10. WINDOWS EVOLUTION Developed by Bill Gates. Developed by Bill Gates. Based in part on cooperative development projects he had with Apple. Based in part on cooperative development projects he had with Apple. Apple would later threaten to sue Microsoft for stealing ideas from its GUI to create Windows. Apple would later threaten to sue Microsoft for stealing ideas from its GUI to create Windows.

11. OPERATING SYSTEMS Operating systems are the master control program that runs the computer. Operating systems are the master control program that runs the computer. Contained on every general-purpose computer and runs other programs. Contained on every general-purpose computer and runs other programs. Loaded when the computer is turned on and resides in memory. Loaded when the computer is turned on and resides in memory.

12. OS BASIC TASKS Programs "talk to" the operating system which: Programs "talk to" the operating system which: Receives input from the keyboard & mouse. Receives input from the keyboard & mouse. Sends output to the display screen. Sends output to the display screen. Keeps track of files and directories. Keeps track of files and directories. Controls peripheral devices such as drives & printers. Controls peripheral devices such as drives & printers.

13. OS ADVANCED TASKS For large systems, the operating system has greater responsibilities. For large systems, the operating system has greater responsibilities. Makes sure that different programs running simultaneously do not interfere with each other. Makes sure that different programs running simultaneously do not interfere with each other. Is responsible for security, ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system. Is responsible for security, ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system.

14. OS CHARACTERISTICS 1. Multi-user. 2. Multi-processing. 3. Multi-tasking.

15. MULTI-USER Provides a shell or interface for interaction between the user and the operating system. Provides a shell or interface for interaction between the user and the operating system. Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time--up to 100s or 1,000s of concurrent users. Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time--up to 100s or 1,000s of concurrent users.

16. MULTI-PROCESSING Supports running a program on more than one CPU. Supports running a program on more than one CPU. The CPU or central processing unit is the brain of the computer. The CPU or central processing unit is the brain of the computer. Windows NT allows two processors in a workstation & 4 or more in a server. Windows NT allows two processors in a workstation & 4 or more in a server.

17. MULTI-TASKING Allows more than one program to run concurrently. Allows more than one program to run concurrently. Controls through task management the simultaneous execution of programs. Controls through task management the simultaneous execution of programs.

18. Desktop OS vs. Network OS Main difference is multi-user capability. Main difference is multi-user capability. Operating systems (such as DOS) are single user, designed for one person at a desktop computer. Operating systems (such as DOS) are single user, designed for one person at a desktop computer. Novell, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux and UNIX are network operating systems designed to manage multiple user requests at the same time. Novell, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux and UNIX are network operating systems designed to manage multiple user requests at the same time.

19. DOS DOS APPLE APPLE OS2 OS2 TYPES OF OS WINDOWS WINDOWS UNIX UNIX

20. DOS Acronym for disk operating system. Acronym for disk operating system. Is most often used as a shorthand for MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System). Is most often used as a shorthand for MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System). Developed for IBM, MS-DOS was the standard OS for IBM-compatible personal computers. Developed for IBM, MS-DOS was the standard OS for IBM-compatible personal computers. Does not support multiple users, multitasking or networking. Does not support multiple users, multitasking or networking.

21. APPLE Developed early Graphical User Interface (GUI). Developed early Graphical User Interface (GUI). Introduced in 1983 on its Lisa computer. Introduced in 1983 on its Lisa computer. Established as the Macintosh GUI. Established as the Macintosh GUI. Its influence can be found in other operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. Its influence can be found in other operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. Is only approximately 10% of the market. Is only approximately 10% of the market.

22. WINDOWS Has become the standard operating system for personal computers. Has become the standard operating system for personal computers. Dominates the personal computer world; estimated to run on 90% of all PCs. Dominates the personal computer world; estimated to run on 90% of all PCs. Provides a multi-tasking, networking capability and support for peripheral devices. Provides a multi-tasking, networking capability and support for peripheral devices. Includes 95/98, NT, 2000 & XP. Includes 95/98, NT, 2000 & XP.

23. WINDOWS INTERACTION User enters commands by pointing and clicking at objects/icons. User enters commands by pointing and clicking at objects/icons. Results in the commands being sent to processor for execution. Results in the commands being sent to processor for execution. Windows can be networked and can multi-task. Windows can be networked and can multi-task.

24. UNIX Pronounced yoo-niks, a popular multi-user, multi-tasking operating system. Pronounced yoo-niks, a popular multi-user, multi-tasking operating system. Developed at Bell Labs in the early 1970s. Developed at Bell Labs in the early 1970s. Created by programmers and used mostly by programmers. Created by programmers and used mostly by programmers.

25. UNIX continued Does not have a user-friendly reputation. Does not have a user-friendly reputation. Changing, however, with graphical user interfaces such as MOTIF. Changing, however, with graphical user interfaces such as MOTIF. Due to its flexibility, and power, its becoming a more popular OS for workstations. Due to its flexibility, and power, its becoming a more popular OS for workstations. Undergoing a revitalization as Linux. Undergoing a revitalization as Linux.

26. OS2 Developed Microsoft and IBM, but sold and managed solely by IBM. Developed Microsoft and IBM, but sold and managed solely by IBM. Is compatible with DOS and Windows. Is compatible with DOS and Windows. Programs written specifically to run under OS/2 will not run under DOS or Windows. Programs written specifically to run under OS/2 will not run under DOS or Windows.

27. OS2 continued Hampered by a number of technical and marketing problems. Hampered by a number of technical and marketing problems. Abandoned by Microsoft in favor of its own operating system solution, Microsoft Windows. Abandoned by Microsoft in favor of its own operating system solution, Microsoft Windows. Spawned a feud between the two computer giants that is still being played out in many arenas. Spawned a feud between the two computer giants that is still being played out in many arenas.

28. MOUSE USE WITH A GUI MOUSE USE WITH A GUI The pointing device that is used in Windows is called a mouse. The primary mouse button is the left mouse button. The secondary mouse button is the right mouse button. Users employ the mouse to point, click, right-click, double-click, and drag.

29. MOUSE USE WITH A GUI MOUSE USE WITH A GUI Point means to move the mouse until the mouse pointer rests an item on the desktop. Point means to move the mouse until the mouse pointer rests an item on the desktop. Click means to press and release the primary mouse button (left). Click means to press and release the primary mouse button (left).

30. BASIC WINDOWS SKILLS BASIC WINDOWS SKILLS The next several slides are WINDOWS screens. The next several slides are WINDOWS screens. They present examples of Windows skills that all users should strive to master. They present examples of Windows skills that all users should strive to master.

32. WINDOWS Point here to begin. Click on the Start Button.

33. WINDOWS You will see this menu, called the START menu, which is a list of commands directing WINDOWS to perform. Run, Log Off, Shut Down are followed by an ellipsis (…) which indicates more information is required to execute these commands. These right arrows show the command will open a Submenu. Icons

34. WINDOWS Programs Submenu Programs command highlighted More Programs Submenu

36. WINDOWS Short-Cut Menu Desktop Control Menu Right- Click your mouse button to get this menu. 1

37. 1.Scroll down to properties. 2.Click ONE time with your left mouse button.

38. 1.Select your background here. 2.Then click OK.

39. 1.Select your screen saver here. 2.Then click OK.

40. Double-clicking a Window Point to the MY COMPUTER Icon, then double-click by quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse. Point to the MY COMPUTER Icon, then double-click by quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse. The MY COMPUTER window will open. The MY COMPUTER window will open.

41. My Computer Icon Minimize Button Maximize Button Close Window Button

42. Minimized My Computer Click one time here to reopen this WINDOW TASKBAR

43. Maximize Button

44. Active Window

45. MY COMPUTER INFO Shows the drives & devices on your system. Shows the drives & devices on your system. Indicates mapped network drives. Indicates mapped network drives. Install, delete and configure printers. Install, delete and configure printers. Allows user to set parameters for displays, backgrounds, etc. Allows user to set parameters for displays, backgrounds, etc. Provides interface for control of computer. environment & installing/removing programs. Provides interface for control of computer. environment & installing/removing programs.

46. Folders Icons & Titles Hardware on the Computer Networks Attached to

47. CONTROL PANEL INFO CONTROL PANEL INFO 3. Double-Click on the Control Panel Folder. This will open another WINDOW.

48. ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS Use the Add/Remove when installing & uninstalling programs.

49. Expanded Control Panel shows options for setting environment and control- ling computer devices and settings. Click the icon to activate options for various areas.

50. 1. Point to the My Computer Title Bar (Blue) TO DRAG OR MOVE A WINDOW 2. Click ONCE and hold down the left mouse button.

51. TO DRAG OR MOVE A WINDOW TO DRAG OR MOVE A WINDOW 3. Push until you have moved the WINDOW to the location on the Desktop you wanted and THEN release the left mouse button.

52. 1. Point to the EDGE of the window until a double-sided arrow appears. TO RESIZE A WINDOW TO RESIZE A WINDOW

53. START OVER. HINT: If you lose the double-sided arrow, START OVER. 2. Click ONE Time and hold down the left mouse button.

54. 3. Push until you get the size WINDOW you want and THEN release the left mouse button. TO RESIZE A WINDOW TO RESIZE A WINDOW

55. If Window is smaller, you need to scroll to see everything. RESIZING A WINDOW SMALLER UP Scroll ArrowDOWN Scroll Arrow HORIZONTAL SCROLL BAR SCROLL BAR

56. MULTI-TASKING Is used to work multiple tasks within the same program or with multiple programs simultaneously. Is used to work multiple tasks within the same program or with multiple programs simultaneously. Allows user to have more than one active window open on desktop to perform multiple tasks. Allows user to have more than one active window open on desktop to perform multiple tasks.

57. WINDOWS Point here to begin and Click on the Start Button. MULTI-TASKING

58. WINDOWS Scroll (Point) up to Programs.

59. 1.Scroll or Point over to Microsoft Word. 2.Click ONE time with your left mouse button.

60. Now that word is open, mini- mize it. When it minimizes to the task bar….it is still open and functioning.

61. WINDOWS Scroll (Point) up to Programs.

63. 1.Scroll or Point to Accessories. 2.A submenu will open. Calculator 3.Scroll down to Calculator. 4.Click ONE time with your left mouse button. 1.Scroll or Point to Accessories. 2.A submenu will open. Calculator 3.Scroll down to Calculator. 4.Click ONE time with your left mouse button.

64. Now calculator is open, word is minimized and you can toggle between them or have both open on your desktop at the same time. You are multi-tasking!

65. TO OPEN PROGRAMS USING TO OPEN PROGRAMS USING SHORTCUT ICONS ON THE DESKTOP To open INTERNET EXPLORER, double- click the left mouse button on this shortcut icon.

66. USING WINDOWS EXPLORER USING WINDOWS EXPLORER Is an application program that allows the user to view the contents of the computer. Is an application program that allows the user to view the contents of the computer. Shows the hierarchy of folders on the computer, and the files in each folder. Shows the hierarchy of folders on the computer, and the files in each folder. Allows the user to organize files and folders on the computer by copying & moving them. Allows the user to organize files and folders on the computer by copying & moving them.

67. 1.To open WINDOWS EXPLORER right click on MYCOMPUTER. 2.Scroll down to EXPLORE. 3.Left click ONE time.

68. A minus sign indicates that that folder has been expanded to show what is in the folder. A plus sign indicates that that folder has not been expanded to show what is in the folder. What is in the folder shows up on the right side of the window. Files can be managed from explorer.

69. 1.Click on C. 2.These are the files and folders on your HARD DRIVE. 3.Click on MY DOCUMENTS.

70. 1.These are the files and folders in My Documents. 2.There are 2 Powerpoint files. 3.There are 2 Word files. 4.There is 1 Excel file.

71. Drag and Drop Click and hold the left mouse button on the object you wish to copy. Click and hold the left mouse button on the object you wish to copy. Still holding the button, drag (pull) the mouse to the area you wish to place the object. Still holding the button, drag (pull) the mouse to the area you wish to place the object. Let go of the button and mouse. Let go of the button and mouse.

73. Drag

74. Let go of the mouse button And drop the graphic here.

75. Highlighting Click and hold the left mouse button next to the text you want to change. Click and hold the left mouse button next to the text you want to change. Drag across the text highlighting as you go. Now you can: Drag across the text highlighting as you go. Now you can: Change the font another font, bold, underline, color highlight, … Change the font another font, bold, underline, color highlight, … Check the spelling, cut or copy. Check the spelling, cut or copy.

77. Right Click Click on the right mouse button. Click on the right mouse button. A drop down menu will appear. A drop down menu will appear.

79. TO SHUT DOWN COMPUTER 1.Point here to OPEN the Menu. 2.Click on the Start Button.

80. 1.Scroll up to Shut Down. 2.Click ONE time.

81. 1.Click on Shut Down. 2.Click OK 1.Click on Restart if you want to restart the computer. 2.Click OK

82. RESOURCES ON THE WEB Getting Your Work Done in Windows http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/wor k/default.asp Getting Your Work Done in Windows Webopedia http://webopedia.internet.com/Communications/Multiplexi ng/multiplexing.html Webopedia Cool Doctor Computer Dictionary http://www.cooldoctor.com/computer/dict/ Cool Doctor Computer Dictionary http://www.cooldoctor.com/computer/dict/ Having Fun with Windows http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/fun/ default.asp Having Fun with Windows Smart Computing in Plain English http://www.smartcomputing.com/ Smart Computing in Plain English

83. TRUE - FALSE 1. Click means press the right mouse button. 2. Double-clicking the My Computer icon on the desktop opens a window. 3. You can maximize a window by dragging the title bar of the window. 4. Windows Explorer is an application you can use to organize and work with the files and folders on the computer. 5. Double-clicking the My Computer is the BEST way to open Windows Explorer. Skills Mastery Quiz

84. 6. A shortcut menu opens when you _____ a(n) ________. a.Right-click, object b.Click, menu name on the menu bar c.Click, submenu d.Click, recessed button in the taskbar button area 7. A dark blue title bar and a recessed button in the taskbar button area indicate a window is _______. a.Inactivec. Closed b.Minimizedd. Active 8. _______ is holding down the right mouse button, moving an item to a location, and then releasing the right mouse button. a. Double-clickingc. Right-dragging b.Right-clicking d. Pointing Skills Mastery Quiz

85. 8. Text that is underlined in a browser window is called a (n) __________. a.Uniform resource locator b.hyperlink c.Hypertext document d.Web page 9. To shut down Windows 98, _________ a.Click the Start button, click Shut Down, and click the OK button b.Click File on the menu bar and then click Shut Down c.Right-click the taskbar, click Shut Down on the shortcut menu, and click the OK button d.Press the F10 key and then click the OK button