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GNU-Linux

              GNU-Linux is a popular operating system that comes in various distributions. Linux
              operating system is similar to Windows operating system with some exceptional
              features that make it a useful and  exible operating system.
              Linux operating system comes in open source i.e., its source code is freely available.

              Anyone can use it and add features to it to enhance its functionality to suit his needs.
              One can also re-design it and distribute or release its developed version to others.
              Another significant feature of  inux is that it is quite reliable and if a bug occurs, one
              can easily contact the open-source community and resolve the problem. It is the
              backbone of many major computing centers around the world.


                WORKING WITH WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM


              In this section, we will discuss how to work with Windows operating system in reference to ‘Windows 7’.  To
              begin working with ‘Windows 7’ follow the steps:
                Switch ‘ON’ the computer, it starts with the initial booting screen.

                The ‘Desktop’ screen that opens as shown below:
















                 Icons                                                                                        Free
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                                                                                                             Clock
                                                                                                             Applet



                                 Quick Launch Toolbar                                                 Noti cation
                                                              Task Bar
                                                                                                      Area

              The desktop is a graphical screen that contains some icons and pictures. The desktop of Windows 7 includes
              a Taskbar, Icons of Programs/Applications/Files/Folders in the form of shortcuts and Quick Launch Toolbar.






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