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
Word-processing Software Allows the user to create and print word
documents. Examples
Microsoft Word Notepad
Drawing Software Allows the user to create technical and artistic
drawings. Examples
Corel Draw Corel Photo-Paint Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Auto CAD
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
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
Web Editor Software Allows the user to create html documents for
use on the Internet. Examples
Microsoft FrontPage Flash Netscape Composer Dreamweaver
Photo Editing Software Modifies rasterized images
Examples Adobe Photoshop Corel PhotoPaint
Video Editing Software Allows the user to edit video clips.
Examples Adobe Premiere Video Wave Video Magic Director Pinnacle Studio
Desktop Publishing Software Allows the user to create documents such as
newsletters, brochures, books, etc. Examples
Adobe Illustrator Quarke Xpress Microsoft Publisher
Corel Draw
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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