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desktop Last modified: Monday, May 09, 2005
(1) In graphical user interfaces, a desktop is the metaphor used to portray file systems. Such a desktop consists of pictures, called icons, that show cabinets, files, folders, and various types of documents (that is, letters, reports, pictures). You can arrange the icons on the electronic desktop just as you can arrange real objects on a real desktop -- moving them around, putting one on top of another, reshuffling them, and throwing them away. (2) Short for desktop model computer.
Dales Windows 95 desktop themes page This personal home page offers many different desktop themes that you can download onto your PC. There is also a 'how to' section for creating your own desktop themes.	Related Categories Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) Related Terms Active Desktop graphical user interface shortcut