User Interface Features
In evolving from a basic and graphical user interface to a more object-oriented interface, Windows has changed from an application-centered interface to a data-centered interface. This means developers must re-think the user interface of their applications because applications have become tools to deal with objects in the interface.
There are many features in Windows 2000 and Windows 98, both visible and behind the scenes, that the developer needs to address when designing an application. The following lists some features that are most visible to the end user:
The desktop is a functional part of the operating system. Applications and documents can be placed on the desktop for later use.
A taskbar gives users point-and-click ...
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