What is Windows? Explained in a simple and understandable way
Windows is an operating system that is installed on most computers. In this article, we explain to you exactly what is hidden behind it and what this operating system is good for.
The Windows operating system
Windows stands for "window" and that is exactly what the operating system should be: a window to your computer.
- You communicate with your PC using an operating system. The operating system acts as an interface between your and your hardware. So, figuratively speaking, it is an interpreter between you and your computer.
- Windows is an operating system that is characterized by a graphical user interface that is relatively intuitive to understand.
- This saves you having to type long and cumbersome command lines if you want to do something on your computer.
- If you want to trigger a specific action on your computer, for example, launch a program, simply click on the corresponding icon. Windows then does the rest for you.
- Since the software company Microsoft was one of the first to launch an easy-to-use operating system for the PC, Windows was able to quickly establish itself on the market. In addition, more and more laypersons and end consumers were using a PC. That is why it was and is important to be able to operate a computer easily.
- However, Windows is not without an alternative: Many Linux operating systems such as Ubuntu or Mint are now also very user-friendly. Apple's MacOS operating system is also a major competitor.
Microsoft announced the new Windows 10 for the end of July. If you want, you can already get a first impression using the Windows 10 Insider Preview.