Even after settling that question, you still need to tackle configuration and compatibility issues, and understand how the operating system interacts with applications. To keep on top of all this, it helps to read manuals, trade magazines, and Web pages. You may want to call the Microcomputing Help Line at x3- 0001, or consult your local expert if there's one nearby. But don't forget one of the best computer resources on campus - user groups. User groups are grassroots organizations where anyone can participate and contribute.
Groups offer free presentations, training, and advice.
Meetings are open to anyone in the MIT community, without regard to level of expertise. Novices may find these groups especially helpful, since more experienced users can offer solutions to common problems. A Roster of Groups Eight MIT user groups may be of interest to PC users, including those who are curious about Windows 95. Some of the groups focus on systems, others on applications. A few focus on what you might think of as Macintosh applications - Excel, FileMaker, and Word.