Microsoft Windows 98 Training Course Helps End Users Work Faster and More Efficiently.EVANSTON Evanston, residential city (1990 pop. 73,233), Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; settled 1826, inc. 1892. A largely residential suburb north of Chicago, Evanston has businesses and manufactures goods such as books and published documents, paper, paint, chemicals, , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 1999--ReCor Corporation (http://www.recor.com), a technology-based training developer, today announced the release of its new Network Based Training for Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. (R) Windows(R) 98 computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." course designed to help users of Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 take advantage of the new features of Microsoft's latest Windows upgrade. "Without a basic understanding of Windows 98, users are unable to take full advantage of its productivity-enhancing features," said Robert Burton Robert Burton may refer to:
Specifically designed to serve the needs of users who are upgrading from an earlier version of Windows, the 23-lesson course simulates Windows 98, providing an interactive environment that instructs users with engaging, hands-on exercises. The course covers all aspects of the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. including how to:
- Run a program using the Taskbar, Start menu or shortcut icon
- Navigate windows and dialog boxes
- Open, save and delete files
- Manage files and folders using Windows Explorer
- Create a shortcut icon
- Install new software
- Customize system settings using the Control Panel
- Copy files to and from floppy disks
- Understand the basics of networking
- Access network files and folders
As with all ReCor's Network Based Training products, NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) Support for the NetBIOS protocol in Windows when running in a TCP/IP network. NBT supports legacy applications that use the NetBIOS protocol as well as NetBIOS name resolution, which converts NetBIOS names into IP addresses. for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 98 may be delivered via a corporate intranet, local area network or individual workstations. Ideal for training large numbers of Windows 98 users at their own desks, the course is also cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. for training field personnel, such as sales representatives, or for use as a supplement to classroom training. Audience NBT for Microsoft Windows 98 is intended for individuals who are new to Windows 98 but have at least some experience with Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. New computer users can also benefit from this course, provided that they know how to use the mouse and keyboard and have a basic knowledge of computer terms. Pricing and System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. The minimum system requirements for NBT for Microsoft Windows 98 are a Pentium(R) 60 processor with 32 MB of RAM; SuperVGA graphics; Windows 95, 98 or NT; and a Windows-compatible mouse. Pricing for NBT for Microsoft Windows 98 varies based on the type of license and number of users. For 100 users, a Corporate License is $1,995-about $20 per user. The NBT Administrator's Toolkit, which allows training administrators to measure and evaluate their users' progress, and one year of telephone support are included in the purchase price. For more information about Network Based Training, contact ReCor at 800-467-3304 or 847-424-8700 or via e-mail at NBT@recor.com. A course outline and detailed product description are available from ReCor's web site at http://www.recor.com. About ReCor Corporation Based in Evanston, Illinois Evanston is a city on Lake Michigan in Cook County, Illinois directly north of Chicago, east of Skokie, and south of Wilmette. The city was first settled in 1836, and has a total population of 74,239[1]. Evanston is part of Chicago's affluent North Shore region. , ReCor Corporation (http://www.recor.com) develops and markets off-the-shelf corporate technology-based training products for desktop applications from Lotus, Microsoft, Netscape and Novell. In addition to its Network Based Training series for end users, the company offers ReCor Technical Training for Lotus Notes Messaging and groupware software from IBM Lotus that was introduced in 1989 for OS/2 and later expanded to Windows, Mac, Unix, NetWare, AS/400 and S/390. Notes provides e-mail, document sharing, workflow, group discussions and calendaring and scheduling. IT professionals. ReCor also introduced SkillSpace, a web-based training and management system, in July 1998. Founded in 1991, ReCor has helped the world's leading companies maximize the return on their investment in technology by increasing employee productivity with cost-effective instruction. Note to editor: ReCor and NBT are registered trademarks of ReCor. Network Based Training, ReCor Technical Training and SkillSpace are trademarks of ReCor Corp. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ReCor Corporation 1740 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 USA 847/424-8700 (phone) 847/424-8715 (fax) http://www.recor.com http://www.skillspace.com |
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