Software Recommendations
Notes from a "Computer Literacy For Busy Physicians" course taught by Dr. Barrie McCombs at the University of Calgary. Some information may now be out of date.
Operating System
Recommendation: Windows Vista
- Should provide an installation CD-ROM and documentations
Office Suite
Usually combines a word processor, database, and spreadsheet
- May be pre-installed by a computer manufacturer (may be an older version)
- Should provide an installation CD-ROM and complete manuals
- Example: Microsoft Office
Word Processor
Enters, edits, and prints text documents
Database
Maintains lists of information
- Example: Microsoft Access
Spreadsheet
Maintains information tables that require calculations
Accounting
Tracks bank account and other financial information
- Example: Quicken, Quickbooks, Simply Accounting
Voice Recognition Software
Allows the computer to understand voice input or voice commands
- Practical for some uses, but errors are still frequent
- Example: Naturally Speaking
Other Software
Extra software is often packaged with "home" computer systems
- Often an older version of the programs
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