Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology...

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition

CGS 1000CGS 1000

Introduction to Computers and Introduction to Computers and TechnologyTechnology

Spring 2007Spring 2007


TopicsTopics

Chapter 3Chapter 3 Workbook Workbook

Cover letter WD # 160Cover letter WD # 160


Graphics and Multimedia Software


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


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


Software for Home, Personal, Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Useand Educational Use


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


Popular Utility ProgramsPopular Utility Programs

AntivirusProgram

PersonalFirewall

SpywareRemover

InternetFilters

FileManager

FileCompression

BackupCD/DVDBurning

PCMaintenance


Learning Aids and Support Tools for Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareApplication Software

What is Online Help?What is Online Help?


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


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)?


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


Questions?Questions?

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