robsouth wrote:
bcsdguy wrote:
I find it strange that so many people have so many problems with their Windows pc's.
I totally agree.
I worked in corporate IT from 1997 through the end of 2008 - with computers since 81 before going into IT full time. My job involved integrating new computers into the systems, making new apps work, OS upgrades, Office suite upgrades - etc.
I never have problems with my computers - and I worked on Macs since 89. We had a couple hundred in the company, along with 9,000 PCs/laptops. I was the Mac guy go-to guy in the company.
Never owned a Mac, and am not really in love with them. They are good computers, but a slightly different design and operation concept.
However, my wife - sitting in the other recliner - always has problems with her computers. Which I get to fix.
Yes, she has a laptop and a desktop - and they are HERS. Some great advice for a good marriage I found in a science fiction book in the early 60 - "Make sure she has her own desk and keep your hands off of it." Applies to computers.
After my time in the cubical world, working with several hundred people over the years - I've decided computer users are like automobile owners.
Some folks understand how the things work, take pleasure in making theirs better and keeping it in great shape.
Some folks don't. What they want is the car to start when they turn the key and to never have to learn more about taking care of it.
Guess which group is frustrated and which group is happy.