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Subject:Re: Windows Tutorial for Absolute Beginner From:Susana Rosende <SRosende -at- THEFUND -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 27 Jul 1999 12:34:30 -0400
There are also more classes available on the Internet (once you get your
feet wet using the PC and Windows). For example: http://www.trainingontheweb.com
--Susana
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie McHam [mailto:eddiemcham -at- EARTHLINK -dot- NET]
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 11:57 AM
To: WINHLP-L -at- ADMIN -dot- HUMBERC -dot- ON -dot- CA
Subject: Re: Windows Tutorial for Absolute Beginner
Ron,
I don't know if these exist in your area, but I've noticed some of the
colleges in the Houston metro area offer computer classes specifically
designed for senior citizens. I imagine these are probably for folks who
want to learn how to type letters or communicate with their family members
via e-mail.
You might want to inquire at your local community colleges to see if they
have such classes. I don't think they cost that much in terms of time and
money.
Hope this helps,
Eddie McHam
Houston, TX
eddiemcham -at- earthlink -dot- net
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From: Windows Help Compiler (WINHELP) Discussion List
[mailto:WINHLP-L -at- ADMIN -dot- HUMBERC -dot- ON -dot- CA]On Behalf Of Cline, Dana
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 9:24 AM
To: WINHLP-L -at- ADMIN -dot- HUMBERC -dot- ON -dot- CA
Subject: Re: Windows Tutorial for Absolute Beginner
Ron,
Windows 95's help directory had a few avi files that explained simple stuff
like
the mouse. But it sounds like he needs more help than that. I'd suggest
they
check around and see if there is a local Windows User group. In Denver, we
have
Windows on the Rockies User Group, and have had since Win 3.0. The majority
of
members in this group are seniors, as are most of the officers. They have a
Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) that meets monthly, and a Hardware
SIG
where he could learn what the pieces are and how to plug them together.
Other
SIGs include Word, Word Perfect, graphics, etc. Most large cities have such
a
group.
There are also senior centers that have PCs and informal classes for seniors
on
how to use them - check with the senior services branch of your local
government.
