Grown-up’s Guide to Computing *
 By Mary Furlong, Stefan Lipson and Craig Spiezle

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Grown Ups Guide to Computing Book CoverThe Grown-Up's Guide to Computing is a lifestyle book targeted at mature users that  demonstrates ways to use technology to build community, remain in contact with others, manage finances, and plan personal expeditions-whether they be travel-related or intellectual explorations.

In the Grown-Up's Guide to Computing, you'll discover how people of all ages and from all walks of life have enhanced their community, creativity and employability-and how YOU can too! If you are interested in finding out what computers can do and how to get started, this book is for you. This everyday reference guide demonstrates how you can take the digital leap with practical information on how you can use computers and the Internet to:

  • Correspond with family and friends

  • Manage your finances

  • Plan vacations or business travel

  • Exchange ideas through online chat

  • Search the archives of the Library of Congress

  • Create your own newsletter and brochures

  • Shop an online mall; write your Senator and MUCH MORE!


About the Authors:

  • Mary Furlong, CEO of Third Age Media, is an authority in the field of technology and the mature computer user.

  • Stefan Lipson is an author and software developer living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Craig Spiezle is the president of AgeLight and former Director at Microsoft, where he developed the Microsoft Senior Initiative.  He is an international leader on the sociological, educational and technological issues pertaining to adults and seniors.  

* Note: This book was written focusing on users of Windows 95/98.  While the majority of the content is applicable to users of Microsoft Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6.0, readers may realize some differences and inconsistencies.


Revised: April 27, 2002.