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NEVER TOO OLD | 
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Congratulations! If you are reading this then you are already "computer literate". Each of us learns something new every day. Some of us have learned more because we started earlier or are able to spend more time researching. |
I have found that we are never too old to learn. Many of my clients are over sixty-five and recently one was eighty-seven. Most of these clients have received computers from their children, did not understand the instructions and want to receive Email and pictures of their grandchildren. I think this is really exciting. Once they get online they are researching topics that are challenging their intellect, keeping them sharp and some are doing research that they did not have time to do when they were younger. I have enjoyed working with seniors that were researching topics in philosophy, religion, mechanical engineering, music, genealogy, geology, paleontology, habitat management, cowboys, various breeds of horses, gambling, various aspects of health and many other topics. |
SOFTWARE |
The available software is more powerful and complex with each new edition. This makes it difficult for even professional Information Management Personnel to keep up with all of the changes when all they want is a good word processor. Most people can do most of what they want to do with Microsoft Works or Microsoft Office. These packages include word processors, spreadsheets and data base programs that are compatible with most other software. |
HARDWARE |
Very few of us really need a high-speed computer to do the tasks that we originally bought the computer to do. We want the power to play some games, do the checkbook and get pictures of the grandkids by email. For most of us, the primary consideration is can we get the support that we need on the products that we have? We do not want a machine that is "buggy" or in need of repairs yet, we do not need the top of the line computer. There are package deals available for "E-Machines". These computers are more than capable of handling the needs of the average computer user. These computers come with full warranties and still process information much faster than I can type. |
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I recently replaced computers that have been continuous service since 1988. The only reason they are upgrading is because the computers have finally worn out. They were still fulfilling the original requirements but there are some new things that the clients want to do. Once we replaced and upgraded these computers and networks we found that tasks that were taking two and one-half hours could be done in fourteen minutes (and that was because we were waiting on the printer - the computer finished in seventeen seconds.) |
INTERNET MARKETING (WEB PAGES) | 
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I have been pleasantly surprised at how well web pages serve as marketing tools. I have put some fancy things on this site because you need to know that I can do them. I don't believe that they have much value on most commercial sites. Commercial sites need to impart information about the company and its products. As with any advertising, the medium should not be distracting from the purpose - SELL THE PRODUCT. I was told a long time ago to KISS - Keep It Simple, Stupid. |
Thanks, |
Jim Dickinson |
