1. Windows XP Windows XP

2. Operating System • Operating System • Software system to make computer usable by performing basic housekeeping operations, such as:-- Input/output, file management, program execution, security, network management, etc. • Windows XP • Widely used Windows OS from Microsoft • Vista • Latest MS Windows • Other OS • Apple OS (Tiger) • Linux • Unix

3. File • Definitions • File • A set of instructions or a set of related data that can be stored permanently and can be referenced by a single name • Program file • Contains a set of instructions to the computer • A software package like Word or Excel consists of many program files • Data file • Contains related data which can be referenced by a single name. • File name usually has an extension that indicates its type: e.g., myfile.doc, mymusic.wav, myimage.jpg

4. Available Drives My Computer Drive C:/ Drive A:/ Drive D:/ Drive G:/ Drive H:/

5. Folder Hierarchy

6. Folder Hierarchy

7. WinXP File Management • Windows Explorer (or My Computer) for file management • Folder • Container for files and subfolders • File Operations • Create, Copy, Delete, Rename, Move folders • Create, Copy, Delete, Rename, Move files

8. Mouse Buttons • Left button • To execute a command • Right button • Produces a context menu • Single-clicking • To highlight a selection • Double-clicking • To execute a command (With context menu, a single-click will execute a command.)

9. Create Folders • Driver E: • Folder CS103 • subfolder practice • subfolder lab • subfolder project