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Computer Basics

Mapping the Transition Home Introduction Computer Basics Definitions File Management Tools and Resources Accessibility Health Software Text Audio/Visual Interactivity Web Interviews Advice Guide Download Toolkit as PDF

Definitions

Whatis?com is a searchable website with definitions for terms related to Information Technology:
http://whatis.techtarget.com/

TechWeb offers a uniquely useful Encyclopedia of computer terms and concepts:
http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

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File Management

The Queens Borough Public Library offers a list of sites where you can find tutorials on computer basics and terminology:
http://www.queenslibrary.org/techhelp/comptutorial.asp

Furman University's tutorials designed to acquaint you with one of the most basic procedures you will need to know - data storage and retrieval:
http://facweb.furman.edu/~pecoy/mfl195/tutorial/

This online 'Computer Help Desk', by the Maharishi University of Management, includes information on everything from purchasing a computer to tutorials in Microsoft Word and Excel, Eudora and Outlook Express email, and browser use. It provides information for users of both PC and Mac operating systems:
http://www.mum.edu/helpdesk/welcome.html

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Tools & Resources

Accessibility

WebAIM offers general information on laws and guidelines for web accessibility, as well as articles, viewpoints, tutorials, workshops, and courses for developers, administrators, and faculty:
http://www.webaim.org/discussion/

W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative
http://www.w3.org/WAI/

Section 508, enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, for people with disabilities:
http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=3

The Web Standards Project is a resource for issues and resources concerning accessibility:
http://www.webstandards.org/learn/standards/wai/index.html

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Health

Compiled by the College of Letters and Science, University of California, this webpage offers links to information, services, products on computer related health issues:
http://ls.berkeley.edu/lscr/support/faq/ergo/

A practical guide with exercises to prevent and heal Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Repetitive Stress Injuries:
http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yoga/rsi.html

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Software

Altova Authentic® 2005 is a FREE content editor that allows business users to enter data directly into XML documents and databases without being exposed to the underlying technology:
http://www.altova.com/download_authentic.html

LimeWire is a file sharing program running on the Gnutella Network. It is open standard software running on an open protocol, free for the public to use:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/home.shtml

The Freeware Network provides free software resources with a fast and user-friendly interface, including browsers, multimedia tools, chat & messaging, desktop utilities, E-mail, Linux & Mac utilities, security tools, voice/video chat :
http://www.fwnetwork.com/

The GNU Project was launched in 1984 to develop a complete Unix-like operating system which is free software. Though these systems are often referred to as Linux, they are more accurately called GNU/Linux systems. This is also the website of the Free Software Foundation (FSF). The FSF's mission is to preserve, protect and promote the freedom to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer software:
http://www.gnu.org/

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Last edited: 20 November 2004