Newbie question

Discussion in 'Majorgeeks Welcome Center' started by smorton, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. smorton

    smorton Private E-2

    I hardly know anything about computers but would like to learn. Is this forum going to be too complex for me? Does anyone know of a computer forum for dummies? Is there a true beginner's forum?

    I have a 3.5 year old Dell with Windows XP. I want to get a new computer, but I don't want go get Vista.

    Thanks for any input.

    smorton
     
    smorton, Dec 18, 2007
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  2. musksnipe

    musksnipe Guest

    Welcome to MG.
    Just remind everyone that your PC knowledge is limited when you post a question. If you don't understand an answer to a question, just tell us that and you will get a step by step. Nearly everyone here is very patient. Read some of the threads here and try to understand what is being said. Some of it may be over your head but some of the threads will be right in your knowledge area. If you read something you don't understand but would like to, start your own thread asking what was meant in the thread that you can't understand.
    This is a great place to learn. Soon you will be probably answering some yourself.
     
    musksnipe, Dec 18, 2007
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  3. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    This is a great site for all levels of users.

    As muskie said, everyone is pretty patient here. Rudeness is not tolerated by the moderators, so you don't need to worry on that account.

    There are a couple of basics:

    1. Start your own thread if you have a question. Don't ask your question in someone else's thread since they are also looking for answers.

    2. Be very specific about your problem or question. Also state what Operating system you are using.

    Welcome to MGs. Enjoy the site and don't be afraid to post.:)

    As far as your question regarding buying a new computer... if you want you can start a thread in the software forum stating that you were looking for imput on what Operating system you should get. Just a warning though, you'll get all sort of opinions. :D Again, be specific on your needs in a computer and you'll get more thorough answers.
     
    LauraR, Dec 18, 2007
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  4. musksnipe

    musksnipe Guest

    Nothing wrong with a 3.5 year old Dell....mine was 6 before I decided it was time to lay it to rest. :cry :D
    @ smorton There is a guy here that still uses either TRS-80's or Commodores in his business.
     
    musksnipe, Dec 18, 2007
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  5. shanemail

    shanemail Fold On

    Welcome to Major Geeks :major
     
    shanemail, Dec 18, 2007
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  6. wildwolf220

    wildwolf220 Oracle of Doom

    :wave and welcome to MG's.. we all have to start somewhere so dont be scared to ask anything you dont know about...
     
    wildwolf220, Dec 19, 2007
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