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University of Glasgow Computing Services

User Notes

The following are a small selection of User Help Guides provided by the University of Glasgow Computing Services. A larger selection can be accessed via their Introduction Page at  http://www.gla.ac.uk/Compserv/Doc/introduction.html Not all documents will be relevant to all users, but make interesting reading never the less! Please note the publication dates of the following articles, Almost all of the content is relevant to newer machines, And most Window 95 content can be used with Windows 98.

Getting the Best from Your PC
System: MS-DOS & Windows 3.1

Dated: November 1994

Summary: This document describes a typical IBM PC-compatible microcomputer system and gives some advice about using such a machine effectively.

Introduction to DOS
System: MS-DOS

Dated: September 1994

Summary: DOS is the operating system for the IBM PC and compatible machines. The most common variety is MS-DOS from Microsoft. Features up to MS-DOS version 5 are covered, and new features introduced in version 6 are described.

Using Microsoft Windows 3.1
System: MS-DOS & Windows 3.1

Dated: October 1994

Summary: This document contains the basic information necessary to get the best from the Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating environment.

Using Microsoft WINDOWS 95
System: Windows 95

Dated: January 1997

Summary: This document describes the use of Microsoft Windows 95, and is aimed at those new to computing. It covers using the mouse and using Start and other menus. It also includes Explorer and the file system and obtaining help.

WINDOWS 95 Accessories
System: Windows 95

Dated: April 1997

Summary: This document provides details of many of the standard accessories supplied with Windows 95.

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