tdiallo@skat.usc.edu (Thierno A. Diallo) (07/15/89)
I need to buy software for my IBM compatible but I don't know it's specifications. And I have no prior experience with PCs. Thus I am looking for information on: 1. the relevant technical characteristics of my computer (it's a PIM-TB-Z 10 MHZ Turbo) 2. the relevant technical characteristics of the monitor (it's a high resolution RGB color monitor) 3. the differences between CGA, VGA, and EGA. (Which one do I have?) 4. where to buy used books on PCs and their software. 5. a good book on PCs for a beginner; a book that has a broad intrro- ductory coverage (upgrading, compatibility whith printers, hard disks, software, etc..) 6. what's called motherboard or mainboard. 7. a good book that contains definitions of most common technical words relating to PCs. 8. how/where to obtain public domain software (I need a lot...) for my PC. 9. where I can get free basic instruction/technical support on PCs in the Los Angeles area. 10. which type of diskets I need ( high density, Double density, Double sided, or it doesn't matter?). Thanx a lot for your assistance. tdiallo@skat.usc.edu