ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

System request

Okay kiddo, let's talk about system requests. Basically, a system request is a way for you to ask your computer to do something for you. It's like asking your mom or dad to make you some pancakes for breakfast.

When you want your computer to do something, you can either type it out on the keyboard or click on some buttons to make it happen. This is what we call a system request.

For example, let's say you want to open a new program like your favorite game. You can either click on the icon on your desktop or use the start menu to find it. This is a system request.

Similarly, if you want to print a document, you can click on the print button or go to the file menu and select the print option. This is also a system request.

So whenever you want your computer to do something, like open a program, print a document, or just turn off, you make a system request. It's like asking your computer nicely to do what you want it to do.
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