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  1. December 15th, 2005, 08:48 AM #1
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    Computer for first time user (senior citizen)

     
    I want to get my 75yr old Mom started with using computers, and was wanting it to be as easy as possible for her. Any suggestions? MAC or PC
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  2. December 15th, 2005, 03:46 PM #2
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    well... i cant see a 75 year old doing a whole lot on a computer other then maybe e-mail. so it really dosnt matter. i'd say the cheaper one.
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  3. December 15th, 2005, 06:12 PM #3
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    eight, but it dosnt sound like athlonxpgys mom is a "pc junkie", more like a PC Noobie.
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  4. December 15th, 2005, 06:39 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by athlonxpguy
    I want to get my 75yr old Mom started with using computers, and was wanting it to be as easy as possible for her. Any suggestions? MAC or PC
    Start teaching her with the operating system you are most familiar with will be
    the easiest way to start her off with. When she has problems while learning you
    can be there to be a good advisor. Start on your system maybe until you can get
    her into a basic machine for her own use.
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  5. December 15th, 2005, 07:03 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by PC TECH250
    Start teaching her with the operating system you are most familiar with will be
    the easiest way to start her off with. When she has problems while learning you
    can be there to be a good advisor. Start on your system maybe until you can get
    her into a basic machine for her own use.
    Go with this. She is going to need help and it sounds like you are the person thats going to help her. It will be best for everyone.
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  6. December 16th, 2005, 03:07 AM #6
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    Very wise advice, thank you all for the replies. I will get her going on a PC
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  7. December 16th, 2005, 03:28 AM #7
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    You can also become a learner when you are helping her solve issues. Then you will have
    to the research when you come up against something unfamiliar!
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    Get a DELL
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  9. December 16th, 2005, 04:19 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by filipino
    Get a DELL
    Atholonxpguy is on a far better track with the system he already has! He will be
    the wise one when he builds his mother a quality case!
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  10. December 16th, 2005, 04:39 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by PC TECH250
    Atholonxpguy is on a far better track with the system he already has! He will be
    the wise one when he builds his mother a quality case!
    Who knows, Mom might kick my butt in BF2
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  11. December 16th, 2005, 05:21 AM #11
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    WHO KNOWS IS RIGHT! She may even get you in HALF LIFE 2! or DOOM 4 or.....
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