Read this chapter for information on
installing and working with
software on your computer.
3 Installing and Using Software
You’ll probably want to purchase and install application program software to do specific kinds of work on your computer. Application programs let you, among other things, do word processing; create spreadsheets, databases, and graphics; play games, alone or with others; and explore the Internet.
Your computer includes some basic application programs as well as other software. Some are preinstalled and ready for use. Others are optional; if you want to use them, you must install them first.
This chapter explains how to install and use application programs, and describes the software that came with your computer. It also explains how to select software for use with Power Macintosh MP models, and how to configure a Power Macintosh MP model to run at peak performance.
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