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Macintosh Computers used:
512K, Plus, Classic, SE, Classic II, SE/30, LC, II, IIx, IIcx, IIci, IIfx, IIsi, IIvi, IIvx, IIvi, Performa, Centris, Quadra, Performa, Power Macintosh WorkGroup server, Portable, Powerbook, Powerbook Duo, Power Macintosh
 
IBM Computers used:
IBM PC, IBM PS/2, Zenith Z148, Olivetti M24.
 
Other Personal Computers used:
Research 380Z Micro, Micro VAX,BBC model B system.
 
Mainframe computers used:
Vax 8600, Cyber (170/30, 180/855, 180/930), SPARCstation IPC.
 
Operating systems:
NOS/VE, VAX/VMS, MS DOS, PC DOS, SunOS, Windows NT, Microsoft (LAN Manager), LocalTalk (AppleTalk)
 
Programmes Used (Vax and IBM):
Graph plotting (Autograph, Matmap, Quick Look).
Statistical processing of data (Minitab, NAG, Genstat).
Text processing (WordStar, TeX, LaTeX, AMS TeX, MTROFF).
Spreadsheets (Multiplan, dBASE III, dBASEIII PLUS, Rbase).
CAD/CAE teaching and research services.
 
Programmes Used (Macintosh):
Graph plotting
Chart, Claude, Cricket Graph, Deltagraph, Flow, Kaleidagraph, Trapeze, Super 3D, Image Studio
 
Statistical processing of data
Scientist Helper, Stat view, Statview SE with Graphics, Systat, Formulator, Whiz surface, Whiz map, Whiz plot, Theorist, Database
 
Text processing
Author, Endnote, Expressionist, Math Type, Math writer, Project, Spellwell, Word, Write, Works, Write Now
 
Desktop publishing
DTP, Pagemaker, More, Powerpoint, Power and station, Quark Xpress, Ragtime, Ready Steady Go!, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe FrameMaker
 
Internet Publishing
Adobe PageMill, Adobe Acrobat, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer
 
Image Editing
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
 
Spreadsheets
Excel, File America, Filemaker (Pro), Hypercard, Multiplan, 4th Dimension, WingZ, Calender Maker
 
Drawing
Adobe Illustrator, Aldus Freehand, Atlas, Canvas, Cricket Draw, Draft, Draw, Draw it Again, MGM station, Paint, Pixelpaint, Printshop, Joy-Full-Super Paint, Pro 3D
 
Communications
Apple talk, File exchange, TOPS, TOPS in box, Kermit, Link, Red Ryder, Serve, Verserterm Pro, Broadcast
 
Geological Programmes
Geostructures, Stereoplot, Fault, Subsidence, Ternary plot, Terra Mobilis, Subside
 
System utilities
Accessories, Disc clinic, Copy II, Suitcase, Anti-virus, Tools, Applescan, Fonts, Thunderscan, Stepping out
 
Computer Services:
Internet
Firewalls/Security/Encryption, Internet Web Servers, TCP/IP Software, Management/Monitoring Software, Web Browsers, Internet Development Tools (JAVA etc.), Internet Telephony
 
Local-area Networks
Local-Area Networks, Network Operating System Software, Servers, Print Servers, Token-Ring Switches, Ethernet Switches, Optical LAN Storage/Backup
 
Internetworking
Routers, Hubs, Bridge/Router, Gateways
 
Peripherals
Network Computers, Laptops/Notebooks/Sub-Notebooks, Micros/PCs, Mainframes, Workstations, Printers/Network Printers, CD-ROM, Graphics/Multimedia/Audio/Video Boards, Memory/Chips/Boards/Cards
 
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, AppleTalk
 
LAN Environment
Ethernet, Token Ring/Token Ring Switching, LocalTalk
 
Mainframe facilities used:
Decnet, Janet, Microfilm, Microfiche, Networks, Electronic mail, Batch and Time-Sharing, operating system.
 
Macintosh facilities used:
Laserscanner, Modem, CD-ROM, Digitiser, Video image analyser.
 
Languages used:
Basic, Pascal, C, Fortran, Prolog, Modula 2, Unix, HMTL
 
Courses attended (Vax and IBM):
Principals of Programming: An introduction with Fortran 77
Introduction to the Operating System
Introduction to Time Shearing
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics - Part I and Part II
Introduction to Unix/Introduction to C-Unix
Word Processing with WordStar and Wordwise
Database Management with dBASEIII PLUS
Microcomputer applications in Geology
 
Courses attended (Macintosh):
Filemaker II and Filemaker Pro
Microsoft word for beginners
Microsoft word 4 Advanced
Excel (Table calculations)
Excel (Databanks, macros)
Pagemaker, Ragtime
Quark Xpress
Mailing with the VAX/VMS for Macintosh users
 
Internet
Corresponding member on various Internet computer networks.

     

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