Windowing system

Typical elements of a window. The window decoration is either drawn by the window manager or by the client. The drawing of the content is the task of the client.

A windowing system is a computing term. It refers to a way a computer operating system (OS) displays computer programs on a computer screen. It is a type of graphical user interface (GUI) using windows, menus, and a pointer. Microsoft Windows is a popular OS that uses a windowing system.^[1] Each window is an independent part of the screen and typically holds a program or dialog box.^[2]

Windowing System Media

The basic components of a GUI: The display server implements the windowing system. A simple window manager merely draws the window decorations, but compositing window managers do more.
The X.Org Server communicates with its clients, e.g. Amarok, over the X11 protocol
The logo of the X Window System (X11).
The Wayland display server protocol
The logo of Wayland – computer display server protocol

References

↑ Robin Webster, 'Opening Windows', PC Magazine, Vo. 3, No. 11 (June 12, 1984), p. 268
↑ J.B. Dixit, Computer Programming (New Delhi: Laxami Publications, 2007), pp. 43–44

[1] Robin Webster, 'Opening Windows', PC Magazine, Vo. 3, No. 11 (June 12, 1984), p. 268

[2] J.B. Dixit, Computer Programming (New Delhi: Laxami Publications, 2007), pp. 43–44

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