Glossary

AROS An open-source operating system inspired by AmigaOS, aiming for API compatibility and portability across different hardware. 
Workbench The graphical desktop environment of AmigaOS, used to manage files, drawers, disks, and applications. 
Wanderer The desktop/file manager used in AROS, similar in purpose to Workbench. 
Shell A command-line window where users type commands to copy files, start programs, list directories, and automate tasks. 
AmigaDOS The disk operating system part of AmigaOS that handles files, directories, devices, and Shell commands. 
Exec The low-level kernel of AmigaOS that manages tasks, memory, messages, and multitasking. Intuition The Amiga graphical user interface system that manages screens, windows, menus, gadgets, and user input. 
Library A shared system component that provides functions programs can use, such as graphics, intuition, or disk operations. 
Device A system component that controls hardware or virtual resources, such as disks, keyboards, serial ports, or audio. 
Handler A software component that manages a file system or special data source, often accessed through a device name. 
Assign A logical name that points to a directory or device, making paths easier to use, such as C:, S:, or T:. 
Drawer The Amiga term for a folder; it contains files, tools, projects, or other drawers. 
Tool An executable program that can be started from Workbench, Wanderer, or the Shell. 
Project A data file that is usually opened by a related tool, such as a text file opened by an editor. Icon A visual representation of a file, drawer, disk, tool, or project on the desktop. 
Startup-Sequence The main startup script executed during boot to initialize the operating system and launch required services. 
User-Startup A user-editable startup script for custom commands, assigns, paths, and program launches. 
Kickstart The ROM-based core system software in classic Amiga systems, containing essential startup and system functions. 
Zune AROS’s implementation of a MUI-like graphical toolkit used by many AROS applications.