I have been reading this group for about two years.  I would say I am at an
intermediate level in knowledge.  I can fix most of my friend's problems
with windows based operating systems.  It seems I am always being called
for help.  I knew nothing about computers when I bought one two years ago,
and my knowledge is self taught.  I have installed additional RAM, sound
and video cards, floppy drives and CD recorders.  I can straighten out lots
of problems, but when things get tough my solution is usually to re-format
and start from scratch!  I would love some recommendations for increasing
my knowledge.  I would like to be able to put an ad in one of the locals
and get paid for doing what I enjoy doing.  The local tech schools seem to
be geared more toward data entry and program operation, whereas I am
wanting to learn repair and maintenance.  Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.  I am not adverse to an on-line, or correspondence school but
I imagine there are lots of shady ones out there.  Please forgive the
length of this posting, and thanks in advance for any help.

Don

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