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Unit 5: Everyday Applications-I

z z To expand the functions of Mozilla Firefox there are lots of add-ons to choose from. Notes
z z The Mozilla Mail client program provides a simple interface for using e-mail in Red Hat
Linux.
z z Gaim is an Instant Messaging client program that runs in Linux.

z z Personal Information Management typically include email clients deluxe, but they usually
also include at least an address book, calendar, task manager, and some sort of system for
taking notes.

5.5 Keywords

AbiWord: AbiWord is an open source word processor that aims to be a complete cross-platform
solution, running on Mac, Unix, and Windows, as well as Linux.
Gaim: Gaim is an Instant Messaging client program that runs in Linux.
GnuCash: GnuCash is a personal finance application for managing accounts, stocks, and expenses.
Gnumeric: Gnumeric is a professional-level GNOME spreadsheet meant to replace commercial
spreadsheets.
Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla Firefox is the most popular web browser on the Internet which is highly
customisable.
Mozilla Mail client: The Mozilla Mail client program provides a simple interface for using e-mail
in Red Hat Linux.

OpenOffice.org: OpenOffice.org is an office suite developed by the OpenOffice.org project
(www.openoffice.org).
PIM: Personal Information Management typically include email clients deluxe, but they usually
also include at least an address book, calendar, task manager, and some sort of system for taking
notes.

5.6 Review Questions

1. What are the office applications? Explain.

2. Explain the use of opencalc for spreadsheets.
3. Explain the concept of Internet applications.
4. Make distinction between Mozilla Web Browser and Mozilla Mail Client.
5. Describe the GAIM instant messenger application.

6. Describe the various GNOME Office applications.
7. Explain how to present information with OpenOffice.org Impress.
8. Explain the use of Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Bookmarks.
9. Discuss the concept of personal information management.
10. Discuss the steps included in Starting Evolution for the First Time.

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