This term refers to software that enables the creation of multimedia or hypertext documents and presentations.
programs used to create full,
multimedia productions, such as simulations and tutorials. Although most of these programs have some point-and-click features to simplify development, most require some knowledge of programming language concepts. Popular authoring software packages include Asymetrix ToolBook, Microsoft Visual Basic, Macromedia Director and Authorware.
FAQ's - Authoring Packages .
At the "lower" end,
presentation software, like Microsoft PowerPoint, provide simpler ways to put multimedia into presentations. HyperStudio, sits somewhere in the middle: It provides more interactive capabilities than presentation software, but cannot do all that a fully-robust authoring package can do.
Typical authoring systems:
Macromedia Authorware and
Macromedia Director (Mac & Windows)
Asymetrix's Multimedia Toolbook/Assistant/Librarian (Windows)
Apple's Hypercard (Mac & Windows)
HyperStudio (Mac & Windows)
Microsoft Visual Basic (Windows)
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