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Operating System Tools Avinash Bhagat, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 5: Everyday Applications-I

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction
5.1 Office Applications
5.1.1 Open Office
5.1.2. KDE KOffice
5.1.3 The Gnome Office

5.1.4 Writing with OpenOffice.org Writer
5.1.5 Preparing Spreadsheets with OpenOffice.org Calc
5.1.6 Presenting Information with OpenOffice.org Impress
5.1.7 Using Calculators

5.2 Internet Applications
5.2.1 Mozilla Web Browser
5.2.2 Mail Client
5.2.3 Instant Messaging with Gaim
5.3 Personal Information Management

5.3.1 Evolution
5.3.2 Starting Evolution for the First Time
5.3.3 Using Evolution: An Overview
5.4 Summary

5.5 Keywords
5.6 Review Questions

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

z z Discuss Office Applications
z z Discuss Internet Applications
z z Explain the concept of personal information management

Introduction

In this unit, we will discuss various applications of linux which are used in everyday life. We will
discuss office applications which include Open Office, KDE KOffice, Gnome Office, etc. We will
also discuss various Internet applications. The Internet has become an important part of daily
life for many people. Linux has all of the important Internet applications that you could need.
The Linux system is a great platform for offering networking services. We will give an overview
of most common Internet applications. Also we will discuss the concept of personal information
management.

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