October 6, 1999



October 6, 1999

How I Learned to Use the Computer.

My first real computer was a 386 IBM which had Microsoft version 3.1. I used for

two years. After that I graduated to a Pentium 75 MHz PC, Microsoft version 3.11

which had word, voice mail, games and scanner. I learned how to program my own

PC with the help of friends. Shortly after going to an LVA student conference and

getting over the fear of the Internet, I upgraded my PC with Windows 95, new

Pentium 233 MHz processor, CD-ROM, 64 MB of RAM, 2-1/2 GB hard drive. I

installed Dragon Systems "Naturally Speaking program," Microsoft phone, Juno

e-mail, Warwick online, Microsoft Money, Business card pro, Bookshelf 99, Street

Atlas, Microsoft office/word 97, Student Writing Center, Microsoft Publisher 97,

and assorted games to meet my needs.

I have learned to use all of these things to help me read and write better. Because I

have a learning disability I have learned to use these programs to help with my short

term recall problem. These computers have enriched my life immensely over the

past five years. Expressing what I needed to say on paper was very overwhelming

at one time. Now I can sit by my computer and express what I would like to say.

Five years ago I was not able to express what I wanted to say. Now I am very

proud of my accomplishments. This is good for my self-esteem.

I believe that you can learn how to used a computer at any age with the right

guidance and a little effort.

By Harry I. Seda

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