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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.
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.
