1. 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
 Corel Photo-Paint
 Adobe Illustrator
 Adobe Photoshop
 Auto CAD

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
 Quarke Xpress
 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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