- What you can do with eight common types of software
- What equipment is required or useful for each type of software
- Where to obtain additional software
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A computer cannot do anything without software. The computer itself is hardware, and software is what tells the computer what you want to do--write a letter, organize a mailing list, play a game, draw a picture. In this lesson, you will learn:
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Word Processing
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Layout 8, newspaper, WP1.BMP, WP2.BMP
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Click on the paper for an idea of what word processing can do.
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The Piano Teacher
555 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
555-1212
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Dear Neighbor:
Have you ever wished you could play the piano?
I offer private piano lessons.
I offer private piano lessons, in my home or yours.
Call today to make an appointment.
Start enjoying music today!
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Yours sincerely,
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Looks good! Now click on the right arrow to continue.
Try again...click on the blank page.
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People use word processing to write letters, reports, resumes, newsletters--documents of all kinds. It is very easy to make changes in documents, check spelling, replace words, and make documents look impressive.
You do not need a printer to create a document in word processing, but you will need one if you want your document on paper.
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Spreadsheet
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Layout 8, SS1.BMP, SS2.BMP
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Click on this expense statement for an idea of what spreadsheet software can do.
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Travel Expenses
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Totals
Car rental
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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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Well done! Click on the right arrow to continue.
Try again...click on the spreadsheet.
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People use spreadsheets for calculations of all kinds: reports, comparisons, projections, analyses, forecasts. A spreadsheet organizes numbers in rows and columns. It is easy to make changes and experiment with the numbers--add a row, change a value, delete a column, and watch the totals change instantly. It is also easy to show the numbers as a chart or graph.
A printer is not required to create spreadsheets, but you will need one if you want your spreadsheet information on paper.
Click on this index card file to see what you could do with a database.
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The Piano Teacher
555 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
555-1212
Yours sincerely,
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Dear Neighbor:
Have you ever wished you could play the piano?
I offer private piano lessons.
I offer private piano lessons, in my home or yours.
Call today to make an appointment.
Start enjoying music today!
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Ms. Darcy Ramirez
Ms. Laurie Robinson
Mr. Steven Malay
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Nice job!
Try again...click on the index card file.
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People use database software to keep track of lists of all kinds. For instance, you could list addresses and phone numbers of family, friends, and clients. It is easy to add an item to a list, or arrange the items any way you choose--alphabetically, geographically, by birthday.
People often merge a list of names from a database with a letter created in word processing, print labels or envelopes, and do a group mailing. You will need a printer for that.
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Graphics
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Move the piano to the "X" on the letter.
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The Piano Teacher
555 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
555-1212
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Dear Neighbor:
Have you ever wished you could play the piano?
I offer private piano lessons.
I offer private piano lessons, in my home or yours.
Call today to make an appointment.
Start enjoying music today!
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Yours sincerely,
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Good job! Now move the music note border to the top of the letter.
Try again...move the piano to the "X" on the letter.
That looks great! Click on the right arrow to continue.
Try again...move the music note border to the "X" at the top of the letter.
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People use graphics software to design their own pictures, or select pictures that were drawn or photographed by someone else. Frequently, people add these graphics to documents created in word processing.
Graphics can be printed with either a black and white or a color printer.
Click on the computer to the left and watch it send a fax.
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You did it! Click on the right arrow to continue.
Try again...click on the computer on the left side.
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People use communication software to send and receive faxes, use the computer as a telephone answering machine, access electronic bulletin boards, try electronic services like shopping, travel reservations, news, and many more. Communication software is what people use to access the InterNet, or "information superhighway."
Your computer must have a modem to run communication software.
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Education/Entertainment
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Layout 8, ED-ENT1.BMP
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Click on the right arrow to continue.
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Good job! Click on the right arrow to continue.
Try again...click on the picture.
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The computer has become a family learning and fun center, thanks to education and entertainment software. Explore the world from your computer. Match wits with a challenging game.
Many games and education programs are distributed on CD, so a CD-ROM drive can be helpful. Sound capability and speakers are also useful for playing the sound effects frequently included in this type of software.
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Personal Finance
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Click on the computer to see financial software print checks.
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You did it!
Try again...click on the computer.
Paid
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People use personal finance software to establish and follow budgets, track expenses, monitor investments, even pay bills or file taxes electronically. Although not required for financial software, a printer and modem can be helpful.
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Utilities
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Layout 8, UTIL.BMP
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Click on the computer to see the effect that software utilities can have on your computer.
