December 3, 2001
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Software can make easy gift-giving for the computer users on your holiday list. Choices are substantial, prices can be modest and the programs can mean hours of enjoyment. Story |
- Software makes digital photos a snap
Digital cameras take some, but not all, of the mystery out of photos.
- Video games for under the tree
There's plenty for gamers to cheer about this holiday season, with two new game systems and a number of revolutionary games available. We've wrapped our picks in a tidy little package. We've noted their prices and their ratings: E for Everyone, T for Teens and M for Mature audiences (17 and older).
- Top-selling software
The holiday season is reflected in the most recent software sales figures compiled by market research firm NPD Intelect: Games dominate the overall category. Here are lists of top-selling software titles for the week ended Nov. 17.
- Games for kids
Zoo Tycoon
- Grip your mouse firmly, then click for action
Sure, it may be the season of pure gaming machines GameCube and Xbox for some, but entertainment software for personal computers still has plenty to offer for game fanatics.
- More software
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