Mod 4 - Tasks -`Tools for using the web'

As the unit states - these tools need to be assessed in terms of:

• cost - and, indeed, in most cases look for free products
• ease of use - can you use it easily (while recognising that you may need to learn to use programs)
• functionality - does it do what it needs to if it is to be effective (ie if a single vital element is missing, an other wise 'good' program is useless)
• utility - does the program increase your effectiveness (saving time, in particular, or allowing you to do something previously not done)
• commonality - is the program becoming 'standard' or at least common.

The tools I choose to explore are:
copernic 2 and the latest version of RealPlayer
Copernic 2 - what a great find. have often thought what am I missing by just googling .. its free and so easy to use! Seems to do what it says - very easy to read and use. I have not heard of this software before but that doesn't mean anything. I am sure to people using the net frequently for research etc they would know about this. It is now a permanent feature on our computer & even the homework may improve! Definitely saves time.

RealPlayer is just essential software - this is a reminder to look for updates. Opens and plays everything so easily. Again - free. I sometimes get a little confused sorting through what I ma searching for where but thats just unfamiliarity I think. Everyone has this software - its commonly used.