26-01-2014, 09:11 PM
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I'm absolutely fascinated by computers. Before the damn things I would try this and that but quickly master them and get bored. I have trained in electrics, electronics and car mechanics / tuning, and in no time at all I got bored. Computers though? Hell, there is no way on earth you can master all they have to offer. Programming is a wonderful environment to immerse yourself in, as in creating your own games? I did this for a period of time and it was incredibly exciting. Now I run my own home server setup and host loads of websites along with designing /coding them. I'm never bored and humbled in the knowledge that I have hardly skimmed the surface of all a computer has to offer.Technology and an enquiring mind = bliss.
26-01-2014, 09:39 PM
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Fascinating, thanks everyone for replying.FWIW (for what it's worth) I think you are all doing great! I'd never have known some of you have only had a computer for two years! You all come across like seasoned pros
Originally Posted by warleyron
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I started programming in 1971 and worked in IT until 2002.I've had PC's since sometime in the 80's Now use a laptop.
Can access internet on my mobile and do use it.
Sat Nav- no thanks. If I'm driving somewhere and a road to X looks interesting I'll take it and I don't want a machine telling me I'm going the wrong way!
Originally Posted by MKJ
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I'm absolutely fascinated by computers. Before the damn things I would try this and that but quickly master them and get bored. I have trained in electrics, electronics and car mechanics / tuning, and in no time at all I got bored. Computers though? Hell, there is no way on earth you can master all they have to offer. Programming is a wonderful environment to immerse yourself in, as in creating your own games? I did this for a period of time and it was incredibly exciting. Now I run my own home server setup and host loads of websites along with designing /coding them. I'm never bored and humbled in the knowledge that I have hardly skimmed the surface of all a computer has to offer. Technology and an enquiring mind = bliss.
26-01-2014, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Twizard
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I got so fed up with not knowing how to sort things out I e-mailed the BBC and suggested that they do something useful with the licence fee, put on a program showing folk how to make the best use of computers, simple maintenance etc. No reply of course!
27-01-2014, 09:24 AM
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I was pretty much a technophobe until I was doing a masters degree and my tutor said I had to get a computer...Avoided a mobile phone until I had to have one for work.Now I happily use both, but my real bugbear is why it is now so hard to get any electrical stuff without loads of additional technology incorporated in it that I don't want. I want a basic TV, don't need a "smart" one, I want a phone that makes calls and texts, don't need apps, internet, cameras etc. And as others have mentioned, why so many washing machine programmes?
Sometimes I wish technology had not gone so far...
27-01-2014, 03:12 PM
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I'm no techno phobe, I have a mobile phone but it's just a phone not an all singing all dancing job.I love my laptop and would hate to be without it....it's cranky and running Vista.
(yes I know it's carp)My highly techie son-in-law has condemned it twice and said I should buy a new one.
I took his advice and used the new one complete with Windows 7 for a couple of weeks before giving it to hubby.
I am as we speak, using my old familiar (most of the key letters are worn off) comfortable old friend.
If it 'aint quite broke etc etc...
27-01-2014, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Twizard
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Quite right! Trouble is as soon as you need to print something or install new hardware you're knackered!
28-01-2014, 01:28 PM
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I love technology, and all things electrical! It's where all my money goes, rather than on alcohol, cigarettes, jewellery, designer clothes, etc. i can't pass a branch of Maplin or PC World without popping in and seeing what's new.Sorry, lunch is ready (blimey, times goes quick here! Back soon.)
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