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 * GROUPWARE**

__Definition__ : Groupware refers to programs that allow people to work collaboratively from different locations. Groupare is a relatively newer term that is becoming more and more popular in the world of technology.

__Purpose:__ The purpose of groupware software (also known as collaborative software) is to allow sharing of documents and rich media for collaboration. People can edit documents, share many different pieces of work, post links, or just chat online with a peer or colleague.

__Advantages:__
 * People can work on a single business/school project from any location.
 * Groupware increases creativity, efficiency, and sharing of different ideas.
 * There is software available for little to no cost.

__Examples:__
 * IBM Lotus Software- [|Lotus]
 * Microsoft Sharepoint
 * Wikispaces
 * HyperOffice - [|HyperOffice]
 * Community Zero
 * Cadweb



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