Introduction to Win XP - Session 2

1. Introduction to Windows XP Level 2 IST and Peace Academy are proud to present….

2. Introduction to Windows XP Welcome Logistics Course Topics

8. Desktops Through the Ages Windows 95 Windows 98 / ME Windows XP Windows Vista GUI = Graphical User Interface – The graphics have improved as users improved and demanded more and better graphics from Microsoft

9. The XP Desktop – Icons, Shortcuts, Folders, etc. To make it easier for you to identify each type of item, I have removed the graphics from the background.

10. Internet Service – Dialup , DSL, Cable Very Slow but very inexpensive

11. Internet Service – Dialup, DSL , Cable Faster than Dialup but Slower than Cable. However, speed is consistent if only 1 pc used per modem on a single line

12. Internet Service – Dialup, DSL, Cable Fastest speed available for normal home users Slower than satellite (military) However, speed is consistent if only 1 pc used per cable line – cable lines are like old telephone party lines.

13. Internet Explorer – Web Searches Google is one of the most common search engines available to users. It and other search engines enable users to search the Web, images, Maps, News, Shopping, Groups, and many other topics. Today, we’ll use it to complete different types of web searches. We’ll be looking at different tabs and then search on a favorite topic of your own.