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windows environment
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windows environment
(1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system.

(2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. Also may refer to an application that provides multiple windows for documents or pictures. See MDI.
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