1. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology Spring 2007

2. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Topics Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Workbook Workbook Cover letter WD # 160 Cover letter WD # 160

3. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software

4. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software 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

5. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software 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

6. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

7. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Application Software for Communications Email Email FTP FTP Web Browser Web Browser Video Conferencing Video Conferencing Message Board Message Board Chat Room Chat Room Instant Messaging Instant Messaging Blogging Blogging

8. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Popular Utility Programs Antivirus Program Personal Firewall Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Manager File Compression Backup CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance

9. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Online Help? What is Online Help?

10. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for 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

11. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for 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)?

12. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Summary of Application Software Application software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Software for home, personal, and educational use Software for communications Learning aids and support tools within an application Popular utility programs

13. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Questions?