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[Elian Degen J.]

Hello list et all

Here is what I found out about Computers and Laptop condensed:

I still have my one of my first computers operating and well, it is an Apple
16K memory, no hard drive, it still works admirably well, of course, with
its own year 1974 programs. It is due to die by the end of this year. No Y2K
compatibilities.

I still have one of my first laptops  Toshiba 386 Black and White. Hard
Drive still original and well 250MB 8Mb Ram same problems as before.

Bottom line. Depending on quality and how you use them they can last many
years. True about programs, but is it really so important.

Picture this: If you have your Home Computer, and are using the laptop as
field computer, you can perfectly use the laptop for many years, just do not
upgrade the laptop programs. every time you upgrade in your Home based
Computer. This will always read from and older program. and many programs
now a day let you save in old format just in case other people is not using
newer programs. i.e.. WinWord. If you have the latest Office 2000 you can
always save Word in  RTF format which is read by any World program no mater
how old. same with excel.

So if you know how to use it, the only real drawback is Y2K

Same with internet,  For field use you can still use old programs and you do
not need any sophistication for email.

now, there is a very important point, and it was layed down by the industry
to keep its wheels moving. The psychological point. The real big drawback is
ourselves, We have been trained by society and modern way of life to always
want to own the latest and the best, and many times we are just making up
excuses so as to dispose of old things. Nothing wrong about it as long as we
have the means and money to do it. But think a bit about it if it is not
true ?


Elian Degen