Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
Well, in my case it was a Mac, Azz. I'd heard they were more user friendly and less virus prone than PCs; also my friend who knew a little more than I did hated Windows and Microsoft. So, I went on line and read about the Macs that were available; then called their line and had a pleasant discussion with a rep. I explained I wanted a very simple machine with few bells and whistles: just e-mail, browsing, photos, etc; not interested in downloading movies or videos. no game playing capability or things like word processing or spreadsheets. So, he reccomended the e-Mac which I have been completely satisfied with. I'd say, look for a machine that has what you want and not loaded with a lot of stuff you'll never use Is this the sort of info you wanted?Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
I would think (though I may, of course, be quite wrong) tht anyone coming new to PCs and the wonderful world of the www now would be at the higher end of the age scale? Surely practically everyone who has been in employment in the last 10 years or so has been familiar with keyboard and internet?Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
I think that pointing them to the feebies might be useful. Virus software etc, Open office, firefox with it's useful add ons, Picassa3 for pictures, Google Earth for the sheer wonder of it all.Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
Azz. I should qualify that "I went online"comment"; before I got my computer I had an iOpener, which was basically a little simple mini-computer with just the basics. Which is really all I wanted in a computer, plus photo capability. It was acting up and I knew I needed a better machine.Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
Setting up a new system is fairly easy today, XP will pick up and load in all the relevant drivers for you.Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
I was a complete novice when I had my first computer about 6 years ago. I thought I would never 'get the hang of it'Re: How did you find getting a PC/online for the first time?
Things new internet users need to know:
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