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Computer Resources for Older People?

Posted by Cliff on from the educating-your-elders dept.

Your_Mom asks: "My mother has recently become involved in computing. She has familiarized herself with many of the basics like: going to certain web sites, typing out simple Word documents, and so forth. However, she has recently expressed interest in learning more. Where can I find resources for older computer users, teaching simple things like word processing, spreadsheets, searching the web, etc.?"

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  1. Resources by OC_Wanderer · · Score: 3, Funny

    Simple: google.com

    Not so simple: Having her understand what she's reading.

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  2. How condesending do you want? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Would you like it in a new, simpler language that even old people and women can understand? Frankly Im disapointed. 9 years after getting our first computer mom plays solitaire and goes to the New York Times Crossword puzzle page where she manages to loose her password on a regular basis. She doesnt surf the web, and still doesnt understand cut, copy and paste...