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AutoCAD Simulator
AutoCAD Simulator helps you master the basics of AutoCAD R12. This computer-based tutorial gives immediate, hands-on training for the world’s most popular computer-aided design and drafting package. Review your skills with the AutoCAD Interactive Exercises. Follow self-paced lessons: you can start and stop at your own convenience. This learning package covers several areas, such as Hatching, Annotation, Blocks and Attributes, Dimensioning and Advanced Modeling Extension. Tests are included. Designed by the Makers of AutoCAD.

Linux Training Course
The Linux Training Course provides a thorough understanding of the Red Hat Linux operating system in this multimedia cyber classroom. Learn about administration, networking, setting up FTP services, securing the system, backing up data and more in the Contents module. The Assessment feature allows you to test your understanding of the training course. The Search option lets you search the entire course for specific information. Multimedia elements are provided for many parts of your training under the Multimedia tab. Help topics and additional information about the program are available from the Resources link.

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Graphic Programs

Flash Tutorials
The first of four separate tutorials introduces you to Flash 5 and covers the tools and menu options as well as layers and time lines. The second tutorial covers more advanced topics from alignment and registration, libraries, symbols, buttons, and frame-by-frame animation to creating a basic tween. The third covers topics from shape and motion tweening to combining multiple tweens together. The last disc is an introduction to Actionscript. Topics include basic Actionscripting, building a basic script, setting properties, input and dynamic text, creating information controls, dragging, controlling output and creating a simulation.

Kodak PC Photographer
Kodak PC Photographer software program puts a 35mm camera in your PC. You are able to take pictures and then display them in a simulated album. You can experiment with the latest camera options, such as metering, bracketing, exposure modes, depth of field gauge, exposure compensation control and focusing screens. As you select different scenes and lighting conditions, the in-depth tutorial will give you pointers on your shots and fun exercises on how to improve your skills. This package also includes a program called the Database, a lengthy list and tables for existing light exposures, films, filters, shutter speed selections, and reciprocity characteristics. Kodak PC Photographer is a handy source of information for the beginner or more advanced photographer.

Learn Desktop Publishing
Desktop Publishing uses reference documents, video field trips, and tips and demos from field professionals to demonstrate the elements of desktop publishing. These elements include writing, design, typography, photography, illustration, layout and printing for all basic publications, magazines, annual reports, brochures and newsletters. You will have a thorough understanding of the basic principles of layout and graphic design upon completion of this program.

Learning CorelDRAW! 6
This fully interactive tutorial is designed to teach you all the fundamentals of CorelDRAW! 6.0. Using a “user interface” approach, personal instructors will guide you through a step-by-step approach which allows you to build on each of the applied lessons. Four comprehensive sections take you through an overview of CorelDRAW!, the CorelDRAW! tools including freehand and Bezier tools, manipulating objects, and clip art images.

Video Producer
Video Producer puts you right where the action is at iii Productions, where you’ll learn the basics of video production. Through demonstration and interactive experiences, Video Producer trains you in the principles and practices of camera, lighting, audio, editing and process. Renowned video expert Herbet Zettl will give you the hands-on experience you need - without costly studio equipment.

Zettl's Video Lab 2.0
Zettl’s Video Lab contains five topics: Camera (zoom lens, exposure control, focusing, composition), Lights (light and shadow, falloff, measurement, color temperature, design and field), Audio (systems, microphones, connectors, mixers and aesthetics), Editing (functions, tape basics, location procedures, cutting procedures, pre-edit procedures), and Process (phases, effect-to-cause, ideas, proposals, methods and people). Each topic is comprehensive and quizzes allow you to test your knowledge. You can also search for a particular topic if you choose. Zettl’s Video Lab is not only a learning tool but is in itself an excellent production.

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Internet

FrontPage 2002
Introduction
In this tutorial you learn the basic functions of Microsoft FrontPage 2002. An introduction to the various toolbars and taskbars is given, along with lessons on how to use the templates, themes, and Web Wizard. Importing and adding both text and graphics to a web page are explained in detail, along with a session on drawing and creating your own graphics.

Intermediate
FrontPage 2002 Intermediate concentrates on the following topics: Using Web Page Properties and Page Option dialogue boxes along with using graphics, hyperlinks and sound. How to design tables is shown, with topics on splitting and merging cells, adding and deleting rows, customizing and autoformatting tables, and also drawing tables. The tutorial also has sections on editing web documents using spell check and Find and Replace, along with viewing source code, adding hit counters and previewing a document.

Advanced
FrontPage 2002 Advanced begins with the Creating Forms session, where basic form elements are taught along with creating a form, field properties dialogue boxes, and adding page banners. Creating a confirmation page, web components, the form handler, sending data, and exploring the use of the results and interface wizards are topics in the Customizing Forms and Retrieving Data session. In the Create and Edit Frames session, using templates, hyperlinks, editing, frame properties dialogue box, target frames, and the banner ad manager are explained. The Maintain and Publish your Web Site is the final session which focuses on folders, subwebs, checking files in and out, reports, lists, and publishing your web site.

HTML Tutorials
Several HTML and Web Page Design Tutorials are available from our web site: http://www.loyalistc.on.ca/cal/html.htm (Choose OK and then HTML Tutorials) or from inside Loyalist on our intranet: http://10.12.2.2 (Choose student services, CAL, and then HTML Tutorials. Open wordpad in one window and the tutorial in another and cut and paste between them to design your own web page. If you know of other good web page design tutorials, we would be glad to provide a link to them. Just let us know!

Internet Explorer 5 Tutorial
The Internet Explorer 5 tutorial contains detailed information starting with how to use desktop icons, Outlook Express, the home page, and URLs. Viewing webpages, enabling options, Autocomplete, the history of and favourites list, along with search engines, printing, copying and pasting are explained next. Working offline, using channels, and browsing, as well as email, links, security options, Java options, and the content advisor finish the tutorial.

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Keyboarding

Keyboarding Pro
Keyboarding Pro is an excellent program to build or hone your typing skills. Start with creating your own user name and password to keep a record of your progress. Next, increase your skills and speed. Keyboarding Pro is great for beginner and advanced typists alike.

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
Mavis Beacon teaches typing is a fun, easy, interactive set of lessons. Your teacher, Mavis Beacon, will teach your fingers to do the keyboard walk. You will learn the goals and formats of each lesson as the workshop measures your newly acquired skills. Sound available. Highly recommended.

TypeQuick Tutorial
TypeQuick, a keyboarding tutorial, is a structured course with ten lessons useful for the beginner or intermediate typist. Although each lesson builds on previous ones, you can repeat lessons if you like. TypeQuick alternates between speed practice and error-reducing exercises to improve your skill in both areas. To use TypeQuick, please ask for a TypeQuick disk. The manual is available upon request.

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Networking

Network+ Certification
This package offers topics such as network fundamentals, the OSI model, and the major network operating systems. Each lesson contains a pre-test from which you can go directly to the concepts you do not know. Topics covered include TCP/IP fundamentals and utilities, network installation and upgrades, network remote access, network administration, and network security. To learn about more about network maintenance, choose the lesson on fault tolerance and disaster or the network troubleshooting chapter. In addition, TCP/IP addresses are described and detailed in full as well as network design diagrams to show proper network analysis and implementation methods.

Office 2000

Access 2000
Introduction
This interactive tutorial introduces you to the basics of Access 2000. In addition to the importance of planning and designing databases, topics cover working with Access records, tables and forms. Understanding these basics, you can progress toward the next level of learning Access.

Intermediate
This Intermediate level teaches aspects of organizing information and relationships, as well as the features of building and modifying tables and forms. In the final step of this level of learning, you will be introduced to Access queries and their four main types.

Advanced
In the Advanced level of Access 2000, you further your knowledge of how to produce and work with reports. You will learn how to integrate Access with other applications and use Access tools and web capabilities. These topics, in addition to the advanced features of Access taught in this lesson will complete your learning and mastery of Access 2000.

Excel 2000
Introduction
In the Introduction, you will learn what you need to get started with Excel 2000. Topics cover aspects of entering data and using number formats, Excel workbooks and calculating worksheets. Upon completion of this level you will have an understanding of the basic principles of Excel.

Intermediate
The Intermediate level will teach you how to view, modify and enhance worksheets. You will cover the importance of named ranges and use the information learned in this tutorial to develop your skills in creating templates.

Advanced
In this Advanced level tutorial, you learn the concepts of outlining, grouping and consolidating data. You will work with Excel lists, as well as develop an understanding of the aspects of importing and exporting data.

Excel 2000 Macros & Charts Data Analysis
The second volume on learning Excel 2000 begins with macro basics and works its way into charts and web capabilities. You will learn how to create and work with macros as well as how to assign macros to objects. Data Analysis lessons will teach you how to use data and statistical analysis tools as well as pivot tables and chart reports. At the end of the chapter you will learn how to share data using collaboration features.

Outlook 2000 E-Mailing & Scheduling
The first part of the E-Mailing lessons start right at the beginning with learning common functions of the inbox as well as steps in receiving, forwarding and replying to messages. The tutorial also goes through the organizing, sorting and formatting features of Outlook 2000. The last key function of the first tutorial is the introduction to message handling and the many ways to store your emails for later viewing. The Scheduling portion of the program goes through the basics of Outlook as well as the grouping and sorting of events. There is also an introduction to the on-board calendar and task planning features.

PowerPoint 2000, Vol. 1 Introduction & Advanced
In the Introduction level you will learn the basics of PowerPoint, which include the menu system and tool bar control. You will have lessons on modifying, creating and adding special touches to a presentation. Near the end of the lessons you will be shown how to pack “POWER” into a presentation as well as how to create speaker notes and handouts. The Advanced tutorial includes lessons on enhancing a presentation, format and layout, drawing as well as summaries and automation.

PowerPoint 2000, Vol. 2 Effective Presentations
This program begins with the efficient use of templates and layout enhancement. It provides lessons on how to move your presentation to the web and how to manage a presentation using a work-group. You will also learn how to increase your presentation output in a few short steps. The lessons begin with tips on how to develop your own style of presentations as well as hints on what physical items to use in order to help improve the quality of your presentation.

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Word 2000
Introduction
The Introduction to Word training looks at Word 2000 and some of the unknown aspects of Word. The lessons then show you how to work with text, to apply effects and to put things together. Last in this program is a lesson on the little ways to make navigating Word a little easier.

Intermediate
The Intermediate lessons show you ways to work with paragraphs and documents. There are lessons on creating outlines and making documents viewable on the web by turning them into HTML. You will then learn how to make columns and tables and how to insert pictures and charts. Lastly, there is instruction on using the mail merge function.

Advanced
The Advanced section delves into more of the sophisticated portions of paragraphs and documents as well as the finer points of tables and advanced forms.

Word 2000 Desktop Publishing & Secrets
The Desktop Publishing set of lessons show you how to create templates to speed up the development of publications. There are also lessons on ways to create simple word projects like flyers and calendars. Advanced instruction on columns, tables, and text boxes is also available near the end of the chapter just before instruction on making longer publications such as books and novels. The Secrets and Timesavers portion of the tutorial lets you in on many new timesavers and advanced secrets to help speed up the process of document generating. There are more tips on editing and directions on collaborating with work groups.

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Office 97

Access 97 Interactive
This Office 97 tutorial allows you to work in a simulated environment to develop your Access 97 skills and knowledge. The five lessons presented cover fundamentals, tables, filtering and queries, report structures and forms. You will create tables using wizards, learn how to link, import and filter data, and customize reports and forms. You work toward lesson completion through given case studies and problems. Review and quiz options allow you to confirm your understanding of the materials learned.

Learning Access 97
Introduction
Learning Access 97 Introduction is an introductory training module enhanced with the use of audio and video displays. Four chapters deal with database fundamentals, creating tables, entering data in a table and working in an existing table. Each lesson covers a variety of topics including adding records, using copy and paste, the Form Wizard, and navigating within the table.

Intermediate
Learning Access 97 Intermediate teaches you how to create and customize a query by changing field labels and using an expression. This tutorial will also show you how to make a table query, and update, delete or cross tab a query. Also included are instructions on designing custom forms and reports. The final lesson demonstrates creating macros from scratch or by using the Command Button Wizard.

Learning PowerPoint Introduction
Learning PowerPoint 97 Introduction is a versatile training module that shows you how to create the perfect presentation. Five chapters describe how to put your presentation together using a slide show, as well as adding clip art, charts, and graphs. You will also learn to create speaker notes and handouts for your audience. The final exercise demonstrates techniques for editing the presentation, changing the slide show order and printing the final draft.

Learning Word 97
Introduction
Learning Word 97 Introduction is an introduction to the basic concepts of Word 97. Six chapters show you how to use the title/menu bars, toolbars and shortcut keys. The program also provides instruction on inserting and copying text as well as changing the font size and appearance. The final chapters teach you how to adjust the document by using the editing tools, and how to manage files, including printing and saving options.

Intermediate
Learning Word 97 Intermediate teaches formatting options such as margins, setting tabs, and line spacing. The lessons also cover printing options, inserting headers/footers, and different views including Outline, Full Screen, and Page Layout. The final exercises demonstrate how to use Wizards, create tables, indexes and a table of contents.

Advanced
This Advanced tutorial goes into the advanced topics such as customizing toolbars and mail merging. It is aimed at users who are experienced with using Word and are looking to exploit its more powerful features.

Learning Word 97 Secrets & Timesavers
Learning Word 97 Secrets & Timesavers is just that. This interactive tutorial will teach you how to complete tasks such as navigation with keystrokes, making abbreviations with AutoCorrect, displaying function key combinations, closing windows and merge fields shortcuts and much more. A knowledge builder quiz is included with each chapter as well as a comprehensive test at the end of the tutorial to monitor your progress.

Word 97 Interactive
This Office 97 tutorial guides you step-by-step through Word 97. In this simulated environment, you cover concepts of fundamentals, formatting commands, editing, printing, document management and increasing your productivity. Video case studies and problems let you to apply your knowledge to a practical situation. You can choose topics or move sequentially through demonstrated lessons. Review menus are comprised of summaries, hands-on exercises, case problems and quizzes. Here you can test your mastery of skills.

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Office XP

Access 2002
Introduction
This introduction to Access 2002 begins with an introduction to databases. Learn the basics of Access in two sessions, and then move on to working with records, tables, and forms. Test yourself at the end of each session with
a short quiz.

Intermediate
Intermediate Access 2002 will continue to build on your database skills with five sessions and a comprehensive quiz. You will learn to define relationships and to create and modify tables and forms. Sessions four and five will introduce and explain the different types of queries and how they can be applied.

Advanced
Access 2002 Advanced, for more experienced users, will assist you in preparing and developing reports while helping you integrate other applications into your work. You will also learn to operate Access on the web, use Access tools and create database applications.

Excel 2002
Introduction
The Introduction will explain the basics of the Excel workspace. You will learn to enter text and numbers, work with ranges, format cells and modify columns and rows in the early sessions. The program work sessions include using workbook, using worksheets, and modifying worksheets. Finally learn to proof and print your creation with this great beginner tutorial.

Intermediate
The Intermediate Excel 2002 program will teach you how to use, add and select named ranges in Excel. The sessions include using and creating templates, outlining, grouping, consolidating and analyzing data, importing, exporting, sharing data and working with lists.

Advanced
Take your Excel knowledge one step further with the Advanced Excel 2002 program. Learn to create formulas and work with various functions. Work through the sessions on combinations, using help and office assistant, and various formatting techniques. Other sessions teach you saving and printing procedures, grammar and spelling functions.

Outlook 2002
This five-session tutorial will introduce you to the very basics of the Outlook Emailing program and show you how to adapt the program to your own individual needs. The sessions start with touring the window, colour coding, junk Email and sorting items. You will also learn how to add and organize contacts, flag messages, and import information. Follow the sessions with a comprehensive test. Microsoft Outlook Scheduling 2002 will give you the foundation for managing your time. The five-session program includes tutorials on creating Outlook forms, setting reminders and printing calendars. Organize your information quicker and easier with this interactive tutorial.

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PowerPoint 2002
Introduction
PowerPoint 2002 Introduction introduces you to creating a basic presentation, and adding graphics and multimedia to your work. You will also learn to spellcheck, add and delete slides and save presentations as web pages. The final session includes a comprehensive test.

Intermediate
PowerPoint 2002 Intermediate teaches you how to enhance a presentation by creating tables, bullet points, and advanced table functions. The four sessions cover format and layout, drawing, automation and summaries. You will also learn position and order, how to create your own graphics, and how to add hyperlinks and action buttons to your presentation.

Advanced
PowerPoint 2002 Advanced teaches you how to develop your personal style in presentations. The four sessions include developing your style, making enhancements and putting it all together. You will learn the right techniques for using the proper equipment and how to incorporate multimedia, change backgrounds and add transition effects. Put the knowledge and techniques together and you can give impactful and memorable presentations.

Word 2002
Introduction
The Introduction to Word training looks at Word 2000 and some of the unknown aspects of Word. The lessons then show you how to work with text, to apply effects and to put things together. Last in this program is a lesson on the little ways to make navigating Word a little easier.

Intermediate
Word 2002 Intermediate covers designing tables, managing documents and working with graphics and charts. The sessions also include mail merging, smart tags and a comprehensive test as the final session.

Advanced
Advanced Word 2002 includes four sessions and a comprehensive test for experienced users. Sections include working with documents, formatting documents, customizing Word, and workgroup collaboration. Word 2002 is an excellent tool to take your word processing skills one step further.

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Programming

Advanced Java Levels 1 & 2
Advanced Java Level 1
These Java tutorials are a continuation of Java 2 tutorials and are rich in examples and exercises with which to practice actual code. This Advanced Java Level 1 tutorial addresses inheritance, advanced inheritance and interfaces. Inheritance topics include what is Inheritance, how to extend classes, overriding methods, the object class and the string method. Advanced inheritance includes casting objects, the instance of operator, and polymorphism. The interfaces section has a quiz, and there is a pre- and post-course test. The quizzes are quite helpful as they point you towards the lessons that you need to review.

Advanced Java Level 2
This Advanced Java Level 2 tutorial has a pre- and post-course test, to determine how much you already know, or have learned after the tutorial is completed. Topics range from exception handling to Advanced Java 1/0. Exception Handling covers types of exceptions, using the try/catch method, throwing vs. catching and how to make custom exceptions. The intro to 1/0 and Advanced Java 1/0 cover topics from data and character streams, handling 1/0 exceptions, the abstract input and output streams, up to serialization and reading/writing objects to files. There is also a section on working with files, how to use the File class, and file writers and readers. Each section includes a quiz and most have exercises.

C & C++ Multimedia
C and C++ Multimedia provides beginners and experienced programmers with an effective, easy-to-use course designed to improve your programming skills. Topics include ANSI C procedural enhancements, ANSI C object oriented programming, an introduction to computers and C++ programming, control systems, functions, arrays, pointers, strings, templates, data structures, file processing and virtual functions. Along with programming tips for common errors, performance and portability tips and good programming procedures, this program provides tutorials, explanations and definitions with many functional examples and a hyperlinked index of over 4000 items.

JAVA 2 Levels 1 & 2
JAVA 2 Level 1
This one hour and 40 minute tutorial gives any aspiring programmer the fundamentals of the Java programming language. Topics include the Java virtual machine, creating stand-alone applications, using different versions of Java, and Class building. The tutorial also explores the fundamentals of object-oriented programming by taking a look into object creation. This is demonstrated through showing instance methods, constructors, object variables, and common methods between objects. The tutorial offers a quiz for every chapter provided so that you can test your knowledge of programming in Java.

JAVA 2 Level 2
This tutorial continues on Level 1 with one hour and 34 minutes of more advanced features on the Java language. The topic of arrays is explored: how to create an array, what a multi-dimensional array is, shorthand for creating arrays and checking boundaries. The next topic is the interface: the interface concept, interfacing reference types, type casting, and extended interfaces. The final chapter covers the broad topic of inheritance. Protection and encapsulation, constructors, virtual methods, and final classes are shown in detail to describe how inheritance is accomplished. Each chapter includes its own quiz on the material covered, and because this tutorial uses Lotus ScreenCam you can see exactly what the teacher is doing on his monitor at all times.

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Master C
Master C and Master C++ tutorials are Canadian-designed although marketed internationally. A textbook is available to accompany these extensive computer tutorials designed to teach object-oriented programming.

Programming in C++
This tutorial explains the intricacies of programming in C++. Areas covered include stream input and output, comments in C++, function declarations, variable scope and declarations, overloaded functions, references and class definition.

SimNet

SimNet
This MS Office training program will help you on your way to becoming a certified “Microsoft Office Specialist”. This will distinguish you from your peers in a competitive, technology-driven job market. In-depth tutorials in all the Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Frontpage, Internet Explorer, and the Windows operating system - provide a unique “Teach Me, Show Me, Let Me Try” learning approach. Custom exams and lessons, practice exams and final assessments are provided as a way of testing your new skills. You will need to purchase the SimNet CD from the bookstore. A user ID and password must be assigned to run SimNet.

Windows 98

Learning Windows 98 - What’s New
Learning Windows 98 - What’s New provides a comprehensive guide explaining the new features of Windows 98. The program includes five chapters: Windows 98 Desktop, True Web Integration, What’s New in Internet Explorer, Customizing the Desktop and System Improvements. You can follow the lessons or use the index to search the topics you are not familiar with. A quiz is provided after each chapter as well as a comprehensive test encompassing all five chapters.

Learning Windows 98 Advanced
Learning Windows 98 Advanced will help you get more out of Windows 98. Customize the way Windows 98 looks and works. Learn useful Internet features including how to create a web page and Windows 98 features that enhance and maintain your system. You can run demonstrations which can be worked through in order or you can go directly to those that interest you the most. Get the latest Windows information by connecting to the Microsoft or CompuWorks web site right from the program. There are many Windows 98 features covered in this program.

Learning Windows 98 Beginners
Learning Windows 98 Beginners interactive tutorial will help you to get the most out of Windows 98. You will learn to work with icons, files and folders, and use Internet features like web browsing, sending and receiving e-mail and the active desktop. You can run the demonstrations in this program by either working through them in order or, once you know the basics, you can go to the demos that interest you the most. You can also click to get the latest Windows information from the Microsoft or CompuWorks web site. Learning Windows 98 Beginners will help make your work easier, more efficient and more fun.

Windows 98 Secrets & Time Savers
For the advanced Windows 98 user, this program explores the options and capabilities offered by Windows 98. A continuation of Advanced Windows 98, this program will teach you to maximize productivity. Chapters cover such topics as the desktop, Explorer, the mouse, the taskbar, performance and multimedia.

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Windows 98-2000 OS

Windows 2000 Dekstop Management
This CD is a great resource for learning about the network capabilities of the Windows 2000 operating system. You will learn how to set up and network and how to use basic workgroup capabilities, such as security, lockout and local policies. Network sharing, permissions, and sharing resources are covered, as well as the administrative and service tools of Windows 2000.

Windows 2000 Getting Acquainted
This CD introduces the basic functions of the Windows 2000 operating system: how to use objects such as the desktop, folders, the menu, title, and address bars, the start menu commands Find and Run, and the basic Windows Explorer functions as well as other programs such as Paint and Wordpad.

Windows 2000 Installation
The Windows 2000 Installation CD covers the process of both installing and upgrading your operating system to Windows 2000. The requirements and capabilities of Windows 2000, plus a walkthrough of file systems, partitioning, and upgrading versus installing, will give you a clear idea of how this task will be achieved. Step-by-step guides will then help you install or upgrade the Windows 2000 operating system on your computer.

Windows 2000 Security
This CD provides information on user accounts, screensavers, document passwords, sharing, folders and printers. Encrypting and decrypting folders, as well as Windows 2000 security features such as protocol security and IP policies are some other topics on this CD.

Windows 98 OS
Introduction
The Windows 98 Introduction CD covers introductory topics such as shortcuts, dragging icons, minimizing and maximizing, and the taskbar. The My Computer windows, dialogue box properties, files and folders are also covered in this tutorial.

Advanced
Windows 98 Advanced has training on using the desktop, menus, folder features and system maintenance, such as Filechecker, ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter. Features on Control Panel, monitor settings and Windows script are explained as well.

Windows ME OS
Introduction
The Windows ME Introduction tutorial focuses on installation and orientation, personalizing Windows ME, convenience and protection. Topics include the desktop, start button, web settings, system restore, system file protection, email and faxing.
Advanced
Some of the topics covered in Windows ME Advanced tutorial are installation of multimedia hardware such as a digital camera or MP3 player, installing and removing games, transferring pictures, Windows Media Player, making movies and recording sound. The CD also has the utility topics such as Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, Maintenance Wizard, ScanDisk and scheduling tasks.

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Windows ME

Windows ME
Windows ME Introduction
This introduction to Windows ME will show you how to get started in the Windows Millennium Environment. The tutorial includes what your computer needs to install Windows ME, how to install it, manoeuvring through its environment, personalizing it, basic security, system restore, file protection and setting up Outlook Express.

Windows ME Advanced
The Windows ME Advanced tutorial will teach you how to install and use games, MP3 players and digital cameras. Windows ME utilities such as disk cleanup and defragmenter, maintenance wizard and scan disk are covered. A section on multimedia shows you how to transfer pictures, edit home movies and import and record music.

Windows ME Internet
Not too familiar with the Internet and how to use Explorer’s browsing capabilities? Try the Windows ME Internet tutorial. In session 1, learn how to use the search assistant, the history button, the content advisory feature, how to print a webpage, and learn what Intellisense is and how to use it to your advantage. Session 2 will get you rocking’ learning how to use the MP3 player. Also included are recommended sites, what the player can do, how to install and download music, and how to transfer songs from a CD to your MP3 player. Want to find a way to talk to your friends on the Internet without being interrupted? Session 3 shows you how to use Microsoft Net Messenger. From downloading it to chatting long into the night this session shows you all about this terrific program. Session 4 shows you how to use Microsoft Netmeeting. Chatting in chat rooms, sharing programs from your computer with other people, and the great advantages of Netwatcher are all things that this session will show you how to do on Microsoft Netmeeting. If gaming is more your style, Session 5 shows you how to use the Internet to play multi-player games, playing with other Windows Millennium users online or inviting family and friends to play games with you.

Windows ME Networking
If you have more than one computer at home and would like to learn how to network them together this tutorial will help you on your way. It takes you step-by-step through how networking works, what your computers require to network them together, safety factors before opening up your computers and how to set up a network in your home. Once your network is set up this tutorial also shows you how to share files and printers, how to password protect each computer, and how to play multi-player games on the network.

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Windows XP

Windows XP
Introduction
This Introduction to Windows XP will show you the basics of the Windows XP environment. Learn how to use files, navigate windows, and get help using this interactive tutorial. You may test your knowledge using the practice lessons and a comprehensive test.

Intermediate
A continuation of Windows XP Introduction, the Intermediate stage will develop your familiarity even further. In this chapter, you will explore interfaces, the variety and use of programs, and the control panel. A thorough explanation of hardware and software is also included, as well as practice lessons.

Advanced
The Windows XP Advanced tutorial will round out your skills with more advanced topics on the Windows XP environment. This chapter will teach you important system and productivity tools that can help you manage, maintain or troubleshoot any problems your system may face. Learn to utilize disk cleanup and defragmenter to keep your computer in good working order. You will also learn about remote access and other mobility options. An explanation of the popular Microsoft NetMessenger will allow you to communicate with others. Test your skills at the end of the lessons with a comprehensive exam.

Windows XP Internet
This Internet tutorial is designed specifically for the Windows XP environment and its users. This chapter begins by introducing methods of connecting to the Internet, searching web pages, saving and printing text or image files , as well as communication methods available to those with an Internet connection. As do the rest of chapters listed, you can test your newly acquired skills with a comprehensive set of questions following your lessons.

Windows XP Networking
Become a networking wizard with the Windows XP Networking tutorial. This set of interactive lessons will teach you everything you need to know to get your network up and running. Learn to connect, configure and administer a network of any size, whether in a school or private environment. This tutorial is an easy and effective way to learn about the complexities of networking.

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WordPerfect

Corel WordPerfect 8 Tutorials
Learning Corel WordPerfect 8 uses easy-to-follow audio and visual prompts to guide you through five progressive tutorials (Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced, Secrets and Time Savers, and Desktop Publishing) which teach you everything you need to know from the very basics to the most advanced features of the program. Learning Corel WordPerfect 8 also provides you with section tests, and a final test at the end of each tutorial so that you can check your progress.

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