Now, that you and your family have unpacked the computer, you may be asking yourself what the big deal is. The computer really is only half of the equation, with the other half being the software.
Software is the set of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.
Software includes programs like word processors, paint programs, games and even the machine's operating system. With the Internet's help, you can find the kind of software you need to jump-start your family's journey into the computer age. And the really good news is that some of it is free for the taking. Cruising certain sites, you can find any type of program you need. Download word processors, art programs, mail utilities and even different Internet Browsers from the World Wide Web.