Windows 95: What it means to education.(Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system) (Product Information)

From: T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) | Date: October 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system will bring a number of benefits to teachers and students. The operating system is especially significant to the educational community for a number of reasons. It is easier to learn and use, and offers a number of features that are well-suited to the educational environment. Also, in the long run, Windows 95 may provide schools with an incentive to upgrade their technology in general. The interface has been changed with intuitive icons. The My Computer icon holds data associated with a particular user, making it easy for students to have quick access to ...

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