Need some good beginning computer user links.

[oldman420]

I have introduced a few people to modern computers and have found the most difficult thing to be helping them to not be frightened by the computer. :Q

So I am helping this guy I work with build a new box, It will be
asus an78x-e
mobile 2600
512 meg corsair value ddr400
ati 9600 pro
cdrw
200 gig Seagate.

Not a bad starter box with a decent upgrade path if needed, This guy is in his 50's and probably will use this machine for internet banking, ebay,home budget,listening to music, not a gamer for sure.

So I am going to his house this weekend to help him build it, keeping in mind this guy last had a commodore vic series comp this is a whole new world to him.
I plan to do the build myself and thoroughly explain the components and how they interact as I go along.
I will then let him install and configure the software with me as a guide and try to offer insight as we go along.
Then I will go home.

My concern is that my Friend will not have enough windows knowledge to use the box and I will get 3 months worth of phone calls and questions. Or worse he will be too proud to ask and just let the box sit unused.

So I plan to give him a bunch of educational links on using xp,understanding Internet dangers,and security.

any help is appreciated and I apologize for the scattered brain this morning.

 

[vshah]

point him to the forums. we'll help him out 😀

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: vshah
point him to the forums. we'll help him out 😀

translation: we will rip his fragile ego to shreds, poop on it, and then whip it up in some mashed potatoes.

have him take a beginning computer class at a local community college.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: vshah
point him to the forums. we'll help him out 😀

translation: we will rip his fragile ego to shreds, poop on it, and then whip it up in some mashed potatoes.

have him take a beginning computer class at a local community college.

3-5 years ago, everyone here was friendly. I'm sad to say things have not gotten better.

But yes, the general hardware forum is a great place.

 

[oldman420]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: vshah
point him to the forums. we'll help him out 😀

translation: we will rip his fragile ego to shreds, poop on it, and then whip it up in some mashed potatoes.

have him take a beginning computer class at a local community college.

whoo hoo lmao

 

[oldman420]

help me here send me a link guys🙁