Windows Basics A window and a piece of paper
Why is a window better than a piece of paper Some people hate everything about computers saying that there's nothing more comfortable that a paper and a pen. What's so great about computers and using Windows is that you'll never run out of paper nor ink or pencils. Here's why I prefer a Window to a Paper !! When composing some text you can write thousands of lines on a single page all you need to do is scroll down. When you exceed the size of the Window, a vertical rectangle -SCROLL BOX- appears at your right. The same applies if you went over the Width limit, an horizontal scroll box appears. To go through the text, just Drag the scroll box until you reach the location, you can also click on the arrows at the edges of scroll bar to browse. A Window cannot extend beyond the size of your screen, therefore the scroll bar is the perfect solution to extend beyond the boundaries. NOTICE: The size of the scroll box (rectangle) indicates the length of the document.

Tutorial Index

1p What is Windows: What's exactly windows98, a brief description
2p Getting your Copy : Get your original copy of Windows98
6p Installing/Upgrading: Install using floppies, Cd-rom, Hard drive, Network
2p Final word on installation: Settings up your hardware (mouse, cd-rom, printer)


4p The Desktop:
Intro and short description <go>
Desktop Items (My Computer, IE) <go>
Time, Date, Sound <go>
Where everything Starts: the Start menu <go>

6p Windows Basics:
Exploring Files and Folders <go>
Double-Click, what are extensions... <go>
Click, Right-click uses <go>
Shut Down your computer <go>
Windows common tasks (open, close) <go>
Scroll Box-Why is a window better than a piece of paper <go>

9p Inside My Computer
A Brief Introduction to My Computer <go>
The Properties Window <go>
My Computer's Components <go>
The Control Panel <go>
Easier Navigation <go>
Common Actions <go>
Selecting and Naming Files/Folders <go>
Cutting the distances <go>

12p Windows Applications
Brief Introduction to Windows Applications <go>
NotePad <go>
WordPad <go>
Paint <go>
Phone Dialer <go>
Imaging <go>
Calculator <go>
ActiveMovie Control and Media Player <go>
CD Player <go>
Sound Recorder <go>
Volume Control <go>
Games and Final word <go>

5p Network/Internet
Brief Introduction <go>
Get a modem and Internet account <go>
Configure a Dial-up connection <go>
Signing up to your Internet Provider <go>
Windows and the Internet <go>

14p Network/Internet: Outlook Express
First time run... <go>
Description of Outlook Express <go>
First clicks... <go>
Compose your first message <go>
Store email addresses in the Address Book <go>
More about sending email <go>
Working around <go>
Looking around: find text, messages, people <go>
Printing your messages <go>
Format and Personalize your message <go>
Changing Outlook Express Default options <go>
Make your life easier <go>
Sharing Outlook Express <go>
Keeping Outlook Express in shape <go>
Switch to Outlook Express <go>