Computer Software

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Computer Software
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Spreadsheet Software

• Allows the user to collect and manipulate data
  onto a spreadsheet. Data may then be graphed.
• Example
• Microsoft Excel
• Lotus 123

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Word-processing Software

• Allows the user to create and print word
  documents.
• Examples
• Microsoft Word
• Notepad

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Drawing Software

• Allows the user to create technical and artistic
  drawings.
• Examples
• Corel Draw
• Corel Photo-Paint
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Auto CAD

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Animation and 3D Modeling Software

• Allows the user to create 3D static models and/or
  animated movies.
• Examples
• Corel Rave
• 3D Studio Max
• Rhino
• Maya
• Brice
• Flash

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Presentation Software

• Allows the user to put together dynamic and
  visual computer presentations. This is usually in
  the form of a slide show.
• Examples
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Flash

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Web Editor Software

• Allows the user to create html documents for use
  on the Internet.
• Examples
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Flash
• Netscape Composer
• Dreamweaver

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Photo Editing Software

• Modifies rasterized images
• Examples
• Adobe Photoshop
• Corel PhotoPaint

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Video Editing Software

• Allows the user to edit video clips.
• Examples
• Adobe Premiere
• Video Wave
• Video Magic
• Director
• Pinnacle Studio

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Desktop Publishing Software

• Allows the user to create documents such as
  newsletters, brochures, books, etc.
• Examples
• Adobe Illustrator
• Quarke Xpress
• Microsoft Publisher
• Corel Draw

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Geographic InformationSystems (GIS)

• Allows the user to create digital maps to be
  analyzed, query for information or print for a
  presentation. GIS Software displays information
  about places on Earth and in the Universe.
• Examples
• ArcView
• ArcGIS
• Google Earth

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