Introduction to ICT Graphic and multimedia software Software

Introduction to ICT • Graphic and multimedia software • Software for communication

Graphic and multimedia software • Graphic software is used to create, manipulate and print graphics. • Some Graphic and multimedia software – Computer-Aided design – Desktop publishing software – Paint Software – Photo Editing software – Drawing software – Video and Audio Editing Software

Software for communication • Different types of communication software – Email – FTP – News Groups – Web Browser – Internet Telephony – Video Conferencing

Software for communication • Email stands for electronic mail. • It is the exchange of text, messages and files through the internet. • Messages can be in the form of graphics, sounds, video clips and simple text. • Email is a fast way of delivering messages anywhere in the world in a very short time.

Software for communication • Email can be sent using any email software. • Some popular email software yahoo mail, Gmail and Hotmail.

Software for communication • FTP stands for file transfer protocol. It is used on internet for sending files from one place to another. • It is specially designed for professionals. Audio, video, graphics and data files can be uploaded and downloaded using this protocol. • Different software available which use this protocol for transferring files on the internet. • Cute. FTP and WS_FTP are examples of FTP software.

Software for communication • Web Browser is a software that is used to view web pages. • It acts as an interface between the user and the internet and can display text and graphics. • A browser is often included in the operating system of a computer or mobile device. • Some common examples are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome etc.

Software for communication • Internet Telephony is used to talk to other people over the internet. • It is also called Voice over IP (Vo. IP). • It uses the internet to connect a calling party using the internet telephone software.

Software for communication • When the user speaks, Internet telephone software and sound card digitize and compress the spoken words and transmit it over the internet to the called parties. • Skype, Viber and Whatsapp are some examples of internet telephony.

Software for communication • Video Conferencing uses video and computer technology to conduct a meeting between participants at two or more geographically separate locations. • It is used for technical support, job interviews, distant learning etc.

Software for communication • It requires a computer with microphone, speaker, video camera and a communication device. • Some common examples are i. Visit, i. Chat and Net. Meeting.