Computer Literacy Presentation C. Otero Katie Carson, Dianna Jenkins, John Willis-Morris

Collaborative Software • The intent of collaborative software is to transform the way documents and rich media are shared in order to enable more effective team collaboration.

There are 3 primary ways in which humans interact: • Conversations • • Transactions Collaborations

SKYPE

 Contains:  Instant Messaging Chat   Video Chat Audio Chat  Free Laptop to Laptop Communication  Option to take over your landline phone

Yahoo Messenger

    Online instant messaging You can add friends by their e-mail address With options to do video and audio chats as well By using your login name you can access multiple chat rooms

LogMeIn

 Users worldwide rely on LogMeIn for:  Remote Control    File Sharing Systems Management Data backup   Business collaboration On-demand customer support of PC’s, servers, Macintosh computers, smartphones and other connected devices    Access and back up your home or work computer from anywhere with an Internet connection Even access your desktop from your iPhone or the dash of your Ford truck Fast, easy and secure

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Comparison

 Yahoo Messenger  Chat engine is slower and bulkier   Yahoo! Chat contains more features such as IMViroments and chatting backgrounds “Audibles,” animated emoticons that talk are fun to experiment with  While chatting you can play games with your friend and share photos  Yahoo messenger does not support group chat  Skype  Simplistic chat engine is easy to navigate and is lighting fast  Allows you to chat with more than one person in a chat window  Allows you to participate in a live video chat between two or more people  Skype can even take over your home telephone service and give your computer its own telephone number

Windows Remote Desktop vs. LogMe In

   Windows Remote Desktop is already a part of your computer Must configure Windows firewall to enable connectivity Must enter in username & password for logon permissin    LogMe In has to be accessed through the internet, requiring a username and password LogMe In requires no firewall, but users must install a small application If using a device new to LogMe In, not only is a username & password required, but a LogMe In application must be downloaded & installed