Dear Jeff, here is a web site for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS which should teach anyone almost everything about computers, starting with MOUSE Control. http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml I hope this helps. Alan. ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jeff Coleman" <jeff.coleman@ntlworld.com> > To: <FREEBMD-DISCUSS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 8:14 PM > Subject: Help to get computer novices into transcribing > > >> I have now had several volunteers, who appear from comments to be perhaps > in their 70s or so, who have not really coped with the computer aspects of > transcribing, like what is a file, or a folder, how to drag windows to > change size and shape, how to keep several windows open, etc. This has led > in some cases to their giving up., despite initial enthusiasm. >> >> I wonder whether someone can recommend a 'beginners computer use' web >> site > which could be linked to from the Transcribers' page and the 'Join Us' > page. >> >> Or is there a syndicate co-ordinator out there with a track record of > success who can advise how to get novices up and running? >> >> (cross-posted to give the DISCUSS list something to discuss ;-) ) >> >> Jeff >> >> --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0547-1, 22/11/2005 Tested on: 22/11/05 16:58:25 avast! is copyright (c) 2000-2003 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com