A brief introduction to PCs up through Windows 2000
About the Book
Written at a time when personal computers were rapidly entering homes and workplaces, this book responded to a widespread sense of intimidation among new users. Many people felt excluded by the language, assumptions, and tone surrounding early computer culture.
Rather than reinforcing that divide, this book took a different approach. Its premise was simple: most people were not lacking intelligence, but vocabulary, context, and a way in. The goal was to remove unnecessary barriers and offer a clear, respectful introduction to personal computers, covering systems up through Windows 2000.
The book emphasized understanding over jargon and confidence over condescension, helping readers feel capable in a fast-moving technological moment that often told them otherwise.
That same interest in clarity and accessibility continues to shape my work today, though the medium has changed.