1 Become a volunteer fireman. 2  You will still have to meet the basic requirements of being a fireman, but won't be compensated for your efforts. 3  If you're already doing this, it will make it easier for you to get hired as a fireman, but if this is your career goal, you should want to be a salaried employee.
Computers using a Windows operating system have a Windows flag/Start icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Computers using a Macintosh operating system have an Apple icon in the upper left corner of the computer screen.
Types of operating systems. Operating systems usually come pre-loaded on any computer you buy. Most people use the operating system that comes with their computer, but it's possible to upgrade or even change operating systems. The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Modern operating systems use a graphical user interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey). A GUI lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text.