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So I have this new computer, Windows 7, it's so totally different from the XP (and '98 and '95) that I used before - is this something worthwhile to purchase? I don't want to be someone that asks endless questions, etc. on here. Just looking for opinions on whether this is something I should do (i.e., will I learn or just be more confused?)
As a non-techie purchaser of a new desktop system with Windows 7 currently on its way, I've been studying the following, which has been a big help. (Yes, will wonders never cease -- something in "Microsoft Help" actually does just that!)
I'd imagine you wouldn't have to buy a guide when so much info is available in a search engine just by typing in your question. Good luck and let us know what works for you!
I switched to every new OS upgrade without reading a book. I just Click and Do stuff. Mostly finding out how to use any software is easy by just clicking and doing stuff and figuring out what stuff does. Just don't reformat and delete partitions though.
So I have this new computer, Windows 7, it's so totally different from the XP (and '98 and '95) that I used before - is this something worthwhile to purchase? I don't want to be someone that asks endless questions, etc. on here. Just looking for opinions on whether this is something I should do (i.e., will I learn or just be more confused?)
Browse through it, if it reads in a manner that is amiable to you, then get it. Dummy books are often very surface level instruction depending on the focus of the book. It may be a lot of very general things of use, or a lot of things that you are likely never to really use, it all depends really. If you are a more visual learner, there are some books out that also spend a lot of time using screen shots and visual walk through captures.
As one poster mentioned, a lot of this you can obtain for free on the internet, but having a book handy is also nice at times as well.
Personally, I buy books all the time for subjects I study. Even though some of them I may not read fully, I use them from time to time for reference.
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