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FrameMaker
FrameMaker delivers an enterprise-class authoring and publishing solution that combines the simplicity of word processing, with the power of XML. Enjoy WYSIWYG authoring in a familiar word processing format, style-tagging mode, or a fully structured environment optimal for editing and production of valid XML. Take advantage of long-document support that includes book management features, sophisticated templates, and rich formatting options.
The LaTeX document preparation system is a special version of TeX. TeX is a sophisticated program designed to produce high-quality typesetting, especially for mathematical text.
Microsoft Office OneNote
"Whether executives, engineers, students, or writers, information workers gather and manage information from a variety of sources. OneNote 2003 provides a single place to electronically capture and organize typed and handwritten notes, audio recordings, graphics, and other rich media."-http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/HA102124761033.aspx
Microsoft Office Project
"Microsoft Office Project Standard 2003 helps you make an impact at work and increase your productivity through familiar tools that enable you to effectively plan and manage projects and convey project status and details." Organize work more effectively. Efficiently manage projects and resources. Track and evaluate the impact of schedule and resource changes to your overall project plans.Present project data in other programs.Easily communicate project data by transferring it seamlessly to Microsoft Office PowerPoint®, Word, or Visio®. An updated interface lets you navigate and learn Project Standard 2003 quickly, and you can access online Help for relevant, up-to-date support. Get started quickly with tools that assist you with project management methodology, so you can set up schedules and manage resources more effectively. Share project-related documents by using a Microsoft Windows® SharePoint™ Services workspace (requires Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003).-Office.microsoft.com
Microsoft Office Visio
Microsoft Visio is used to create diagrams with vector graphics.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing program developed by Microsoft. Word can be used to create a wide variety of documents including reports and letters. Word is also great for taking notes. You can use this program to add graphs, charts, and tables to your document to give it the visual touch you've been looking for. Microsoft Word also comes with a number of wizards to help you make your document exactly the way you want it. Microsoft Word is part of the Microsoft Office Suite which is installed on all of the DECS lab machines. You can purchase a license for Microsoft Office Suite through the DECS Support Office.
NROFF and TROFF
NROFF and TROFF are UNIX document processing programs.
OpenOffice.org
"OpenOffice.org 2 contains all the office software you need, in one single package. You don't have to worry which version to install: one installation program provides everything. The installation also includes features which some expensive rivals do not - for example, the ability to create .pdf files when you want to guarantee what the recipient sees on their computer. There is also a growing range of extensions: additional features that any developer can provide. OpenOffice.org releases release software several times a year so you can take advantage of new features as quickly as possible."-OpenOffice.org OpenOffice.org is a great free alternative to Microsoft Office and is available on multiple platforms. OpenOffice.org includes features that are very similar to Microsoft Office, such as a full word processor (Writer), a spreadsheet application (Calc), and presentation software (Impress).