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Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
CGS 1000CGS 1000
Introduction to Computers and Introduction to Computers and TechnologyTechnology
Spring 2007Spring 2007
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
TopicsTopics
Chapter 3Chapter 3 Workbook Workbook
Cover letter WD # 160Cover letter WD # 160
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Graphics and Multimedia Software
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware
•What is computer-aided design (CAD)?•Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
•What is desktop publishing (DTP) software?•Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
•What is paint/image editing software?•Used to create and modify graphical images•Sometimes called illustration software
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware
• What is video and audio editing software?• Video editing software allows you to modify a
segment of a video, called a clip• Audio editing software allows you to modify
audio clips
• What is multimedia authoring software?• Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio,
video, and animation into an interactive presentation
• What is Web page authoring software?• Allows users of all skill levels to create Web
pages• Some application software programs include
Web page authoring programs
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Software for Home, Personal, Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Useand Educational Use
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Application Software for Application Software for CommunicationsCommunications
EmailEmail FTPFTP Web BrowserWeb Browser Video ConferencingVideo Conferencing Message BoardMessage Board Chat RoomChat Room Instant MessagingInstant Messaging BloggingBlogging
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Popular Utility ProgramsPopular Utility Programs
AntivirusProgram
PersonalFirewall
SpywareRemover
InternetFilters
FileManager
FileCompression
BackupCD/DVDBurning
PCMaintenance
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareApplication Software
What is Online Help?What is Online Help?
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Learning Aids and Support Tools Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Softwarefor Application Software
What is Web-based Help?What is Web-based Help? A Web site linked from Online Help Provides updates and more resources to respond
to technical issues about a program Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk
directly with a technical support person
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Learning Aids and Support Tools Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Softwarefor Application Software
How can I learn more about a software package?How can I learn more about a software package?
Books Web School
Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web
What is Web-based training (WBT)?What is Web-based training (WBT)?
Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition
Summary of Application Summary of Application SoftwareSoftware
Application softwareApplication software
Business softwareBusiness software
Graphics and multimedia softwareGraphics and multimedia software
Software for home, personal, and educational use
Software for home, personal, and educational use
Software for communicationsSoftware for communications
Learning aids and support tools within an application
Learning aids and support tools within an application
Popular utility programsPopular utility programs
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Questions?Questions?