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- What is a desktop metaphor called?
- What is it about the desktop metaphor that makes it easy to use and therefore popular with users?
- What is metaphor in operating system?
- What is a metaphor for a computer?
What is a desktop metaphor called?
In computing, the desktop metaphor is an interface metaphor which is a set of unifying concepts used by graphical user interfaces to help users interact more easily with the computer.
What is it about the desktop metaphor that makes it easy to use and therefore popular with users?
These ideas (metaphor) assist the users to interact easily with personal computers. The desktop metaphor treats the personal computers monitor as if it is the highest of the user's desk, upon that objects like documents icons menus and folders of documents are placed.
What is metaphor in operating system?
Metaphors are a technique used to simplify interface design. A carefully chosen metaphor can assist a user new to a particular interface. One of the most common and successful metaphors is the desktop, files, and folders.
What is a metaphor for a computer?
“Computer” might be used metaphorically to mean something complicated and useful.
