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Choosing a Computer. by Jan Smith from Jan’s Computer Basics. Your Purposes?. Work at home School work Entertainment – games Email and Internet Edit photos/graphics Create web site. Decisions. How much you can spend What tasks - determines software & hardware Where to buy.
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Choosing a Computer by Jan Smith from Jan’s Computer Basics Part of Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
Your Purposes? • Work at home • School work • Entertainment – games • Email and Internet • Edit photos/graphics • Create web site
Decisions • How much you can spend • What tasks - determines software & hardware • Where to buy
Your Tasks? • Letters, agendas, brochures, and reports • Database • Checkbook and tax records • Greeting cards • Writing web sites • Games • Get software based on tasks!
Buy From? • Based on your skill and comfort level: • Chain computer store • Small computer shop • Direct from manufacturer • Catalog