Applications

There are many computer applications. Each has its specific functions and thus differernt features of user interfaces. Looking at the history, we can know the progress and improvement of these applictions, of both functionality and usability. In these web page, each application has a section as a 3-column tabular form. The first column has links to general terms such as history or standard features. The second column contains linkes to various software to illustrate their interfaces, tutorials, and so on. The last column typically contains the links to the application software on Unix/Linux or different platforms.

Word Processors    
A Brief History Word Unix/Linux
Standard Features Word Perfect Mac OS
Available Software PDF Palm OS
     
Presentation    
A Little History Power Point Latex-based
Presentation Tips Freelance Graphics  
General Links Harvard Graphics  
     
SpreadSheets    
An Early History Excel Free Linux Spreadsheets
A Brief History Lotus 1-2-3 Commerical Linux Spreadsheets
Historical Background    
     
Databases    
Relational Databases Oracle On Linux
Object Oriented Databases IBM DB2  
Web Databases MS Access  
     
Imaging Editors    
Image Manipulation CorelDraw Gnuplot
Graphics Photoshop  
  Photo Editor  
     
Utilities    
Anti-Virus Data Compression Security
Backup Diagnostics  
     
Programming Languages    
Overview Time Line #1 C/C++
Concept History Time Line #2 Java
Alphabetical List Time Line #3 Visual Studio
     
World Wide Web    
Hypertext History Internet Explorer FrontPage
Browser History Mosaic Dreamweaver
Browser Timeline Netscape
  Opera
 
     
Email    
The First Email Message Outlook Express pine
Email History Netscape Mail elm
  Web Mail  
     
Others    
Personal Finance Education Miscellaneous
Personal Information Management Entertainment