PC Tools (Central Point Software)
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PC Tools was a collection of software utilities from Central Point Software.
Contents[hide]
1 History of development
2 Utilities included
3 References
4 Further reading
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[edit] History of development
The original PC Tools package was first developed as a suite of utilities for DOS. With the introduction of version 4.0, the name was changed to PC Tools Deluxe, and the primary interface became a colorful graphical DOS shell (previously the DOS shell looked like PC BOSS and was monochrome.) By version 7.0 of the package in 1991 several Windows programs had been added to it.
Though the 7.0 version sold well, it was criticised in computer trade publications for being overly complicated and riddled with bugs. It was widely considered to have been rushed to publication, despite the objections of many of Central Point Software's employees.[citation needed] PC Tools Version 9.x for DOS was last stable release.
In June 1994 Central Point was acquired by their top competitor Symantec who ultimately discontinued the product line. PC Tools was the main competitor to Norton Utilities.
[edit] Utilities included
PC Shell — a file manager, capable amongst other things of displaying the contents of data files used by various popular database, word-processor, and spreadsheet packages
PC-Cache — a licensed disk cache of HyperCache from the HyperDisk Speed Kit
Central Point AntiVirus — an antivirus program.
Central Point Backup — a backup utility for archiving and restoring data to and from disc or tape. In earlier releases, this utility was officially named "PC Backup". Innovative features, at least for the late 80's, included compression during backup and floppy disk spanning, and optional use of the Central Point Option Board for 33% faster disk writing.
DiskFix — a utility for repairing on-disc file system data structures of a disc volume
DiskEdit — a Hex editor
Unformat — a utility that attempts to reverse the effects of a high-level format of a disc volume
Undelete — a utility that attempts to recover a deleted file
Mirror — a tool for storing the File Allocation Table to permit recovery of high-level formatted disks in combination with Unformat
Compress — a disc volume defragmentation utility
FileFix — a utility for repairing corruption to the data files used by various popular database, wordprocessor, and spreadsheet packages
Commute — a remote control utility
VDefend — a memory-resident computer virus detection utility
SysInfo — a system information utility, incorporating diagnostics from 1993 onwards. The diagnostics were licensed from the Eurosoft product Pc-Check
Central Point Desktop (CPS) — an alternative MS Windows desktop shell, supporting nested icon groups, powerful file manager, resource monitoring dashboard, virtual desktops, launch menus and many other features.
The Mirror, Undelete, and Unformat utilities were licensed by Central Point to Microsoft for inclusion in MS-DOS version 5.0. Central Point Anti-Virus and VDefend were licensed as Microsoft AntiVirus and VSafe, respectively, in MS-DOS versions 6.0 through 6.22.
[edit] References
Tony Roberts (1991). "PC Tools 7.0". Compute! 134 (October): 174.
A short review of CP Desktop for Windows
[edit] Further reading
Peter John Dyson (1990). {{{title}}}. SYBEX. ISBN 0895887002.
Stephen L. Nelson (1990). Inside PC Tools Deluxe. Microsoft Press. ISBN 155615268X.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Tools_%28Central_Point_Software%29"
Monday, August 11, 2008
Graphics & Multimedia software
What are some popular graphics & multimedia software products?
CAD (computer aided-design)
: -AutoCAD
-intelliCAD
-IDEAS
Publishing software:-adobe (Indesign)
-corel (Ventura)
-quark (QuarkXpress)
Photo editing: - adobe (photoshop)
-Nik Software
Webpage authoring: -microsoft (share pointDesigner 2007)
- adobe /\**
-Dreamweaver
-Firework
-Flash
-GoLive
CAD (computer aided-design)
: -AutoCAD
-intelliCAD
-IDEAS
Publishing software:-adobe (Indesign)
-corel (Ventura)
-quark (QuarkXpress)
Photo editing: - adobe (photoshop)
-Nik Software
Webpage authoring: -microsoft (share pointDesigner 2007)
- adobe /\**
-Dreamweaver
-Firework
-Flash
-GoLive
Business Software
What is enterprise computing software?
~Large organization require special computing solutions
~each functional unit has specialized software requirements
+human resources
+accounting
+engineering
+manufacturing
+marketing
+sales
+distribution
+customer service
+IT
~Large organization require special computing solutions
~each functional unit has specialized software requirements
+human resources
+accounting
+engineering
+manufacturing
+marketing
+sales
+distribution
+customer service
+IT
what is a mail merge?
Mail merge is a software function describing the production of multiple (and potentially large numbers of) documents from a single template form and a structured data source. This technique is typically used to create personalized letters and pre-addressed envelopes or mailing labels for mass mailings from a database mailing list of names and addresses[1].
The procedure of mail merging is typically carried out using a word processing program. The template is a word processing document which contains fixed text, which will be the same in each output document, and variables, which act as placeholders that are replaced by text from the data source. The data source is typically a spreadsheet or a database which has a field or column matching each variable in the template. When the mail merge is run, the word processing system creates an output document for each row in the database, using the fixed text exactly as it appears in the template, but substituting the data variables in the template with the values from the matching columns.
For example, a company may want to send letters confirming places at a set of events. The template will be laid out as the required letter, explaining to each recipient that their place is confirmed and detailing instructions for the event. The data variables will be used to specify the recipient's name, address, first name for the salutation and perhaps a seat number and the name and date of the specific event they are booked to attend. These variables can be placed anywhere in the template document, within a paragraph of text or on their own. When the mail merge is run, each letter will be personalized to the recipient and will show the information that is applicable to them.
This technique of merging data to create mailshots gave rise to the term mail merge.
Superscript text== References ==
^ "Word mail merge: A walk through the process". Microsoft Office Help. Retrieved on 2007-05-31.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mail_merge"
The procedure of mail merging is typically carried out using a word processing program. The template is a word processing document which contains fixed text, which will be the same in each output document, and variables, which act as placeholders that are replaced by text from the data source. The data source is typically a spreadsheet or a database which has a field or column matching each variable in the template. When the mail merge is run, the word processing system creates an output document for each row in the database, using the fixed text exactly as it appears in the template, but substituting the data variables in the template with the values from the matching columns.
For example, a company may want to send letters confirming places at a set of events. The template will be laid out as the required letter, explaining to each recipient that their place is confirmed and detailing instructions for the event. The data variables will be used to specify the recipient's name, address, first name for the salutation and perhaps a seat number and the name and date of the specific event they are booked to attend. These variables can be placed anywhere in the template document, within a paragraph of text or on their own. When the mail merge is run, each letter will be personalized to the recipient and will show the information that is applicable to them.
This technique of merging data to create mailshots gave rise to the term mail merge.
Superscript text== References ==
^ "Word mail merge: A walk through the process". Microsoft Office Help. Retrieved on 2007-05-31.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mail_merge"
A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper worksheet. It displays multiple cells that together make up a grid consisting of rows and columns, each cell containing either alphanumeric text or numeric values. A spreadsheet cell may alternatively contain a formula that defines how the contents of that cell is to be calculated from the contents of any other cell (or combination of cells) each time any cell is updated. Spreadsheets are frequently used for financial information because of their ability to re-calculate the entire sheet automatically after a change to a single cell is made.
In 1971, Rene K. Pardo and Remy Landau filed a patent on a spreadsheet related algorithm. Visicalc is usually considered the first electronic spreadsheet (although this has been challenged), and it helped turn the Apple II computer into a success and greatly assisted in their widespread application. Lotus 1-2-3 was the leading spreadsheet of DOS era. Excel is now generally considered to have the largest market
In 1971, Rene K. Pardo and Remy Landau filed a patent on a spreadsheet related algorithm. Visicalc is usually considered the first electronic spreadsheet (although this has been challenged), and it helped turn the Apple II computer into a success and greatly assisted in their widespread application. Lotus 1-2-3 was the leading spreadsheet of DOS era. Excel is now generally considered to have the largest market
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