Software and Plug-ins

Software is defined as the "programs and other operating information used by a computer" (OUP, 2004). A plug-in is defined as "a module or piece of software which can be added to an existing system to give extra features" (OUP, 2004).

This collection contains links to web sites providing information and free downloads about software and plug-ins required to effectively utilise computer resources.

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Software and plug-ins
Adobe Acrobat Reader	Free software for viewing and printing Adobe Portable Document Format  (PDF) files.
IrfanView	Free graphic viewer (includes TIF, JPG, GIF)
Macromedia Shockwave	Free software that enables the display of Web content created by Macromedia Director, eg. online demonstrations, 3D games.
RealPlayer	Enables your computer to access radio and television broadcasts.
Macromedia Flash Player	Enables your computer to display interactive animation.
QuickTime	Free software player by Apple for media authoring and play back of high-quality audio and video.
Windows Media Player	Free software enabling music and video playback.

 

References:
Oxford University Press 2004, AskOxford.com, viewed 20 July 2004, http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/software?view=uk

Oxford University Press 2004, AskOxford.com, viewed 20 July 2004, http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/plugin?view=uk