on 9/27/04 6:30 PM, Bob at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I think it's a responsibility of seasoned > users to help newer users to understand and adapt to the established > vernacular and method of doing things -- without being rude, > condescending or egotistical. One of the joys of using a computer is > learning new things all of the time. That doesn't mean every user > should become an expert, but the person that is too lazy or stubborn > to learn as they go along will be a leach for the rest of their > virtual life. > > If I have come across as rude, condescending or egotistical, I did > not mean to. And I apologize. > > Bob >
I think you mean "leech". But the point is well taken. Maybe use "Apple" or "cloverleaf" to guide someone by means of the symbol to the correct key the first time, if not in their presence, while instructing that it is called the Command key and henceforth using that term. Bruce -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
