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DETERMINING
YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS
The
following list of activities is designed to help you determine
if a computer would be useful to you. Review the items and see
how owning a computer can make your life easier!
WORD PROCESSING I write stories, newspaper articles,
letters to friends, reports, etc. I make errors when I type
and need to correct them. I would like to improve the appearance
of my written material. I want to send the same letter or information
to others, but I don't want to retype the whole thing.
SPREADSHEET I keep the accounts/records for my home,
business, and/or organization. I provide the annual financial
report for my organization. I need to update my accounts on
a regular basis. I use a calculator/adding machine to figure
my totals.
DATABASE I maintain a long mailing list for my family
or organization. I keep records of my property (livestock, antique
collection, craft items for sale, etc.). I need to update my
records regularly. I send regular mailings to a group of people.
DESK TOP PUBLISHER I make flyers and posters for my organization.
I want to design cards, letterhead, etc. I want to help with
the design of a newsletter for my organization. I like creating
printed material.
PAINT TOOLS I want to include colored images in my creation.
I want to create colored graphic images.
GENEALOGY I do genealogical research. I want to write
a family history. I want to include photos in my records. I
want to be able to update my records with ease.
GAMES I want to let my grandchildren play on the computer.
I want to improve my hand/eye coordination. I want to entertain
myself. I want to challenge my thinking speed.
INTERNET & ELECTRONIC MAIL I want to be in touch with
family and friends around the world more regularly. I want to
join an Internet Newsgroup that deals with specific things (eg.
Medical conditions, sports, WWII, crafts). I want to do genealogical
research using the Internet. I want to advertise my business,
organization, family history, etc. on the Internet.
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