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Beginners How To Guide

The Basics of Information Technology

This Guide has been written for absolute beginners, to define Information Technology and related terms and to put a context on the use and importance of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in business.

Introduction
Hardware
Software

Networks

The Internet
Email
Websites
Browsers
Search Engines and Directories
How will IT affect your Business?
Competitiveness
Security
Cost Benefits
Marketing
Business Issues
Useful sites

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