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One of the results of growing up when I did is that my base expectation is for computer technology to change. For example, I expect to have to learn new word processing software every few years, even though I haven't in 10 (and I am not upgrading to Word 2007).

Or external memory. Not only do I remember using floppy floppies, I remember having to format them (a service which I charged my parents 25 cents, I was a paid office monkey, so don't ask how much time I spent in front of a copier). During my undergrad, technology was at the uncomfortable stage that 3 1/4 didn't hold enough (powerpoint bloat), CD burners weren't common enough, and zip drives were unreliable (I still hate them). And then there were thumb drives. I didn't think they would be any use. To small. They can't hold anything, and you'll loose them. And expensive.

Now I swear by them. I accidentally left my 512 in my pants pocket, and it got washed. Oh noes!! Except it still works. And I am happy.

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from clare

[(Anonymous)]

Oi! Just thought I would pop in. Now that I have found a way around the firewall (a legal way, too), I will do my best to pop in and comment.

Oh - and I just got a jump drive this summer and I (begrudgingly) find it really handy. I think I will probably be a crochety (is that how you spell that? <--too lazy for spell check option) old lady who denounces new technologies - please kick me if I become so. :)

[(Anonymous)]

if i lost my flash drive(s), i would die. i have sooo much homework and work saved on them that i don't think i cold recover if they were gone. it's good to know that they can survive a washing.

~biscuit