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Oh, and spyware/adware software. I don't know what's good these days, but i have to imagine it's still important in the Windows world.
(All of this assumes it's a PC, which I'm basing on the fact that you had to install iTunes/Quicktime and the mention of Trillian)
(Also, I would recommend Pidgin over Trillian anyway, but that's really a personal opinion)
Oh, how do I turn off User Account Control?
Start > Control Panel > Security > Security Center > User Account Control
I've gone and installed the following on my sister's new laptop
Why does your sister need four different browsers?
Why does your sister need four different browsers?
Jon, we try not to talk about ita's sister's multiple personalities....
Since ita is the family installer, I suspect she installs all major browser to give users a choice. Plus if your preferred browser does not work on a particular site you can try a different one.
Yeah, but geez, Firefox AND Opera AND Safari AND Camino?? (What, and not Google Chrome? :P)
It's funny 'cuz it's true! (For me, anyway.)
11th Grade
I'd say 95% of my work for the last 15 years is related to computer stuff that I taught myself.
I'm trying to seduce her away from IE, and I figure I'll give her all the big choices to try and see what she likes best, like TB said.
Not sure why I typed Camino, because I did nothing of the sort. But the other suggestions are good.
Oh, I did install Chrome. I think it's what I meant to type when I typed Camino.