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

3. Word-processing Software
Allows the user to create and print word documents.
Examples
Microsoft Word
Notepad

4. Drawing Software
Allows the user to create technical and artistic drawings.
Examples
Corel Draw
Adobe Illustrator

5. 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

6. 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

7. Web Editor Software
Allows the user to create html documents for use on the Internet.
Examples
Microsoft FrontPage
Flash
Netscape Composer
Dreamweaver

8. Photo Editing Software
Modifies rasterized images
Examples
Adobe Photoshop
Corel PhotoPaint

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

10. Desktop Publishing Software
Allows the user to create documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, etc.
Examples
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Publisher
Corel Draw

11. Geographic Information Systems (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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