Lab2 ppt
- 1. Windows Vista vs. UnixMost important difference - Windows is a GUI
- 2. Windows Vista –Visual StylesWindows Aero - Fancy Pants 3D, Live Thumbnails, Windows Animation, Translucency, other stuff you don’t really need. Needs Powerful PC.Windows Vista Standard - Same look as Aero without all the worthless things. Needs the same processing power.Windows Vista Basic - Looks similar to Windows XP, some simple animations. Used in middle of the road PC’s.Windows Classic - Looks similar to Windows 2000, simplest of all. Works for low end systems.
- 3. File SystemFile: The actual data, always has a .* extension. Ex. computer.txt, index.html, quicktime.exeDirectory: A way of organizing data. Ex. HW2 folder inside the Homework DirectoryFolder: Just another word for directory
- 4. ShortcutsA shortcut is a link to a file in a directory placed in an area to make the file more accessible.Visual Difference: Arrow in bottom left hand corner.Physical Difference: Shortcuts aren’t necessarily in the same place a program is installed.
- 5. File ServerWhen you connect to a hard drive over a network to gain access to data, it’s called a file server.NCSU utilizes this within the unity system.An example is your K: drive. It is not physically located in the computer you are on, it is pulled in from the server!
- 6. Writing File PathsStart with the drive. Add a forward slash ( \ ) after the drive and each subsequent folderEx. K:\my_csc200\my_excel\hwk\
- 7. Some Important DirectoriesHome (K:\)J:\afsK:\200Lab_Folder\K:\www\K:\200Lab_Folder\my_excel\K:\200Lab_Folder\my_word\K:\200Lab_Folder\my_powerpoint\J:\.eos\courses\csc200\common\assignments\
- 8. Manipulating Files The RMB Copying Files
- 9. Moving Files
- 10. Deleting Files (Recycling Bin)
- 11. Renaming Files
- 13. Creating New FoldersSome Important Programs to KnowEmail: Thunder Bird, OutlookWebmail and ElmWord Processing: Microsoft Word, NotepadSpreadsheets: ExcelPresentations: PowerPointWeb Browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer
- 14. AnnouncementsRead the Manual carefully. No need to rush Don’t forget your flash drive/CD for homework 3 assignment! NO LATE HW.MISC.Team Carmichael Recruitment November 3rd and 4th in the Playzone (www.ncsu.edu/carmichael)MANRRS fish fry and jelly – yum!