In high school, and at home, I learned how to use both a manual (Underwood) and electric (IBM) typewriter. At work, I started out with a Xerox machine that recorded keystrokes on tape. I then graduated to a Vydec that used large floppy discs for both the computer and printer. After that, a dedicated word processor (I don’t recall the brand) that used small floppies and daisy wheels for the printer. Then a Macintosh, a Compaq, and so forth and so on… Meanwhile, at home, I’ve used simple DOS, another program whose name I’ve forgotten, and then Windows 95, Windows XP, and finally (and currently!) Windows 7 (I don’t care that it’s obsolete). My PC is over ten years old, but I won’t upgrade until it dies. At that time, I’ll go with whatever programs are packaged with the new computer. I’ve never owned a laptop. I’ll eventually have to decide whether to go with a laptop or PC. (I don’t like laptop keyboards and touchpads, but I guess one can buy a separate PC-type keyboard and mouse.)
i remember my first computer, it had Windows 95, had to turn it off every few minutes but usually it crashed & turned itself off. I lost lots of valuable documents. The paperclip never talked to me though. gavin
My first computer had twin floppy disks and a 20mb hard drive. It ran the DOS operating system, WordPerfect and other applications and I could play games on it. Of course there was no Internet then, although there were modems and bulletin boards!
I didn’t use a computer until the year 2000, when the Ambulance Service was computerised. And I didn’t own one until 2002. XP is a fond memory for me, Jude.
I did a computer science degree in 1988 so there almost at the beginning of personal computers. When Windows came out it was a big change. Never really liked Apple as the software is so expensive and you have to buy Apple.
Apple was never in my price range, unfortunately. I could never justify the expense of their products against what I needed a laptop/pc for, and still can’t. But if you can afford them, I agree that they are the best for home computing.
I remember XP. Clippy annoyed me no end. But I think I got him gagged and locked in the virtual closet eventually. This meme does remind me of Clippy. ~Ed.
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I was quite fond of Clippit! Oh, those were the times! Thanks, Pete.
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I still miss XP!
Best wishes, Pete.
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In high school, and at home, I learned how to use both a manual (Underwood) and electric (IBM) typewriter. At work, I started out with a Xerox machine that recorded keystrokes on tape. I then graduated to a Vydec that used large floppy discs for both the computer and printer. After that, a dedicated word processor (I don’t recall the brand) that used small floppies and daisy wheels for the printer. Then a Macintosh, a Compaq, and so forth and so on… Meanwhile, at home, I’ve used simple DOS, another program whose name I’ve forgotten, and then Windows 95, Windows XP, and finally (and currently!) Windows 7 (I don’t care that it’s obsolete). My PC is over ten years old, but I won’t upgrade until it dies. At that time, I’ll go with whatever programs are packaged with the new computer. I’ve never owned a laptop. I’ll eventually have to decide whether to go with a laptop or PC. (I don’t like laptop keyboards and touchpads, but I guess one can buy a separate PC-type keyboard and mouse.)
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I changed from a laptop to a PC when I moved here in 2012 and had the spare room to set it up. I much prefer a ‘real keyboard’ too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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i remember my first computer, it had Windows 95, had to turn it off every few minutes but usually it crashed & turned itself off. I lost lots of valuable documents. The paperclip never talked to me though. gavin
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My first laptop was in 2002, so I started off with XP and really liked it.
Cheers, Pete.
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My first computer had twin floppy disks and a 20mb hard drive. It ran the DOS operating system, WordPerfect and other applications and I could play games on it. Of course there was no Internet then, although there were modems and bulletin boards!
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I didn’t use a computer until the year 2000, when the Ambulance Service was computerised. And I didn’t own one until 2002. XP is a fond memory for me, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I did a computer science degree in 1988 so there almost at the beginning of personal computers. When Windows came out it was a big change. Never really liked Apple as the software is so expensive and you have to buy Apple.
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XP was a great system……far better than anything since….and I am grandpa. LOL chuq
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I would take back XP and even pay for the OS, chuq. It never got better after that for me.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My feelings exactly chuq
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Oh, I agree! I’m still bemoaning the loss of XP, although the talking paperclip was very annoying.
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There was a way of getting rid of it. I forget what I did now, but I managed to cancel it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I still have a PC with XP installed….I just could not get rid of it. chuq
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So do I! It’s on my desk.
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Nice one, Pete.
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I agree with the old man though, Robbie!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I liked CP/M running WordPerfect.
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XP was my first experience with a laptop, Nemorino. I still miss the simplicity of it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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“simple to learn and intuitive to use”….why I Apple…..😳🙄
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Me too!
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Apple was never in my price range, unfortunately. I could never justify the expense of their products against what I needed a laptop/pc for, and still can’t. But if you can afford them, I agree that they are the best for home computing.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I remember XP. Clippy annoyed me no end. But I think I got him gagged and locked in the virtual closet eventually. This meme does remind me of Clippy. ~Ed.
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I got rid of Clippy, but I really loved the simplicity of XP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That was a long time agon, when computers were just computers. Warmest regards, Ed
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I would have XP back in a heartbeat, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Heck, I’d go back to a floppy drive PC. Warmest regards, Ed
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That was before my time with computers, Ed.
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I remember that stupid paperclip. I think I managed to turn it into a cat.
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But XP was so simple to learn and intuitive to use.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Cute.
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I loved XP!
Best wishes, Pete.
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You have my sympathy 😉 Cheers, Jon.
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XP was on my first laptop, and so simple to use. I wish you could still buy that OS, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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