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Class 9 OS

The document discusses various aspects of computer operating systems, specifically focusing on Linux, its features, and other components such as screensavers and the Recycle Bin in Windows. It outlines the open-source nature, multi-user capability, and security of Linux, while also explaining the function of screensavers and how to manage the Recycle Bin. Additionally, it provides steps for setting up system date and time in Windows and defines icons, listing important ones found on the Windows 7 desktop.

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Class 9 OS

The document discusses various aspects of computer operating systems, specifically focusing on Linux, its features, and other components such as screensavers and the Recycle Bin in Windows. It outlines the open-source nature, multi-user capability, and security of Linux, while also explaining the function of screensavers and how to manage the Recycle Bin. Additionally, it provides steps for setting up system date and time in Windows and defines icons, listing important ones found on the Windows 7 desktop.

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*Fill in the Blanks*

1. User-Friendly
2. Desktop
3. Notification Area
4. Icons
5. Recycle Bin

*State True or False*


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True

*Answer the following questions*


*Q1.*What is Linux? Discuss a few features of Linux.
*Answer:* Linux is the operating system that is available free of cost. It was
developed by Linus Torvals on 5 October 1991. Popular Linux distributions are
Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint, and Arch Mint.
Features of Linux Operating system are:
i. Open-source nature: Linux is built upon an open-source philosophy, allowing
users to access, modify, and distribute the source code freely.
ii. Multi-user capability: Linux supports multiple users accessing the system
simultaneously.
iii. Security: Linux provides a high level of security, with a strong focus on
permissions, user privileges, and access control mechanisms.
*Q2.*What is Screensaver?
*Answer:* A screensaver is a computer application that blanks the screen of the
computer when it is inactive or fills it with images or patterns to avoid phosphor
burn-in on plasma and CRT monitors.
*Q3.*What is Recycle Bin in windows? How does one to empty it?
*Answer:* The Recycle Bin is used by windows computers to store deleted items. It
temprorarily stores files and folders before they are permanently deleted.
We can empty the recycle bin by following below steps:
Step1 - Right Click on the Recycle Bin icon
Step2 - Click on Empty Recycle Bin
*Q4.*How is system date and time setup in Windows?
*Answer:* We can setup date and time in Windows by following steps:
Step1 - Click on the clock in the taskbar at the bottom right of your computer
screen.
Step2 - Click on change date and time settings
Step3 - Click on change time zone and select your time zone
Step4 - Click on Apply
*Q5.*Define icon. Mention some of the important icons present on windows 7 desktop.
*Answer:* Small graphic symbols displayed on the desktop are called icons. Windows
uses many objects that have specific functions such as: Files, Programs, Computer,
Folders etc.
Some important icons are:-
Computer - It is used to store all hard drives and displays a sidebar that contains
Favorites, Libraries, Computer and Network section.
Recycle Bin - The Recycle Bin is used by windows computers to store deleted items.
It temprorarily stores files and folders before they are permanently deleted.
Shortcut Files & Folders - The windows desktop contains shortcut icons of various
files, folders, and programs. These icons can be used to open the applications
easily.

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