Hi, my folks have decided to try to learn computers :eek: . So I am hoping to find some really basic introduction training materials. Either a website with movies on or something to printo out and follow. Anyone have any good suggestions?

TIA

I don't have good suggestions for, but let me say this: My parents and my maintenance guy were in the same boat and tried the Video Professor CDs - and found them klutzy and not as simple as the old dude in the commercials says they are.

I do see, though, that there are a few basic freebie lessons on the site that might be worth checking out...

Hi,
Here in our local area (small town, about 3,000 people), there are "classes" that are offered through many different agencies.
Most have a small fee, to cover paper costs, etc. Even the public library had some classes for beginners, and more advanced.
If they would be interested in attending something like this, maybe your local library would have some suggestions.
I personally don't know the name(s) of any good videos for beginners. One of the best ways is to have someone who knows how to use a computer sit with them for a little while, letting them sit in front of the computer, and actually doing the "clicking" while they explain what to do.
I have done this with neighbors who got their first computer, and it works very well. I also have typed up specific steps for doing certain things, so they can refer to it.
I do wish them the best, and good luck.

Thanks Fred, rep limit for you, I guess the best way is to sit down with them, but I worry that I get a bit too technical and forget that they don't know anything about it. I suppose I take my experience for granted now after years of practise.

I'll also look into local courses that are on offer.

HI,
One friend participated in a local course, for basic beginners, and really enjoyed it. The class had about 20 computers, and they really had fun. So much fun in fact, that at the end of the class, they threw themselves a party, becoming good friends.
It was a "hands on" learning experience, with a volunteer teacher.

I go along with fredg, most towns have a computer club where they give lessons and get together once or twice a month for general meetings. Check out the following sites for tutorials:

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/courses/w...al-desktop.htm