First, keep notes on what you do, Charlie. It will be helpful for everyone
else helping novices.
Konqueror is nice, but you need to do some things to make Java/Javascripts
work right. Both Netscape and Mozilla will do nicely for web browsing and
contain the java/js stuff automatically
Kmail is easy to use for email and easy to learn. So are Netscape and
Mozilla mail readers.
Star Office is a powerful set of programs. Does she really need all that for
word processing? What kind of word processing is she going to be doing?
On Tuesday 08 January 2002 10:26 am, you wrote: > I have an opportunity to teach a total beginner (83 years old) how to use a
> computer. I am goiing to set her up on an old box of mine running RedHat
> 7.1. I want to go real slow with her and add programs one by one. The first
> thing she wants to do is surf the net, second send and recieve email and
> third do word processing.
>
> I plan on using the KDE desktop, Koquerer as a browser, and Star office
> for word processing. For email, I think I'll use a browser based email such
> as yahoo mail.
>
> Has anyone else worked with a total begnner before? Any suggestions?
>
> Charlie
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