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Topic: computer usage query
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Happy Dragon
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posted December 17, 2007 09:07 AM
 
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SattvicMoon
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posted December 17, 2007 09:31 AM
I am a software programmer. I had my own small time animation studio as well. Right now doing freelance programming works. So I guess this is self-explanatory!IP: Logged |
Happy Dragon
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posted December 17, 2007 09:53 AM
cheers for the reply Moonie :-)
software programming be something i've been curious about .. but never really gave it a good try .. don't think i've the head for it somehow ..IP: Logged |
SattvicMoon
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posted December 17, 2007 11:35 AM
Well, I have been a programmer since 1994, and since 1996 when internet boom came in (to India), I am involved online too in communities and chat. Made friends, and some of them have grown beyond the realm of internet to real life as well. Can't complian.IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
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From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted December 17, 2007 01:46 PM
Interesting question (and history lesson), HD 
I finally got my very own first computer in 2001 (had computers at work in 1980 or so – the ones where the keyboard was part of the monitor – all-in-one – a Dinosaur!!  )
I acquired one because I was the Project Manager for the implementation of our new accounting software at work, and I would have to spend quite a bit of time (OT) with the initial setup, working from home – on a dialup modem (**gasp**). Nowadays when I need to sign into the server from home I use the VPN over broadband or sign into the terminal server – almost as fast as the T1 line at work.
It’s probably the same ratio of time spent, then as now…..
20% Work
20% Email
60% Surfing – which includes foruming, but mainly research and reading –
and tootling around places like www.howstuffworks.com or viewing the latest Bionicle movie trailer 800 times with my 11yo son, until we get his computer fixed. I can’t let him touch my computer, everytime he does something goes haywire!!! (which is why his own computer is sitting dormant….. :-\ )
That 60% has to come down a bit nowadays tho – since I figured out how to record cd’s to send to friends or make samplers for the car, and a generous and warmhearted friend sent me the Photoshop program; so the Venusian angle takes up more time now quote:
as for internet social networking and general entertainment
that is the lowest priority in my list for computer usage ..
But HD, whatever would you use that multitude of spiffy icons for if there were no forums??  IP: Logged |
Khaine
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From: the skies
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted December 17, 2007 03:08 PM
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NAM
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From: Sunny place.
Registered: Jan 2007
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posted December 17, 2007 03:14 PM
I got my first computer ages ago because my ex would want to always have the new toys out there.But I bought several others because of my job.The last one I bought , my lap top I use to read at night, after sitting in here all day long on front of a desktop my back would get tired and I was a bit in pain as well, so I decided to invest in this lap top and thank God I did, I didn't know there was soooooo much out there, I mean I knew, but once you really start searching for other things besides talking to your friends, pictures, jokes etc you can really find an amazing world and amazing people...
Just like the people here My lap top is my number one companion  IP: Logged |
LovelyOne
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From: Murray, UT USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted December 17, 2007 03:20 PM
Mainly to keep in touch with friends & family. We constantly have the 2 way web cam going with my family chatting with my sister and her family in VA or my 2 sons in Oklahoma. Kind of cool.. almost seems like we're in the same room sometimes.IP: Logged |
fayte.m
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From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat. fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted December 17, 2007 03:51 PM
Mostly as a study tool and word processor.IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3800
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted December 17, 2007 06:31 PM
I use it a lot for school. In fact, it is a necessity for school; as I have to download class lecture notes, print my labs, take online quizzes, sign up for classes, look up info. for school and do the majority of school communication via their website. IP: Logged |
artlovesdawn
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Registered: Jul 2005
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posted December 17, 2007 10:51 PM
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AcousticGod
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From: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted December 18, 2007 12:41 AM
I use mine for just about all of the above. I don't mind that much of it is internet related in some regard.Let's see: - Banking
- Paying bills
- Shopping
- Calculating
- Word Processing
- Making or improving images
- Storing images
- Watching videos
- Reading the news
- Chatting
- Conversing on Forum
- Occasionally gaming
- Listening to music
- Recording/Storing music
- Creating music
- Running astrology programs
- Researching
- Saving important info
- Email
- Accounting, though I need to learn my software better I think that about covers it for me. I could certainly live without one, but it wouldn't be my preference. My history on the computer goes way back. My dad has always been into computers (it's his livelihood), so even at an old [near] 35, I've always been around computers. IP: Logged |
TheEvolution
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From: Mumbai, India
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted December 18, 2007 01:51 AM
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BlueRoamer
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From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted December 20, 2007 01:37 AM
I use my computer ot beat back my greedy neighbors BACK YOU CANT HAVE MY LAST GRAIN OF SAFFRON YOU GREEDY IP: Logged |
TheEvolution
Knowflake Posts: 715
From: Mumbai, India
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted December 22, 2007 03:39 AM
and some times programming.IP: Logged |
Happy Dragon
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posted December 26, 2007 02:28 PM
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Mirandee
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From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted December 28, 2007 02:30 AM
I got online in about 1998. Windows 98 and dial up. UGH!! My son built me a computer and got me online. I had a computer before that but only used it for homework for classes I was taking at that time and for writing letters for mailings to obtain donations for the literacy program I was sponsored by as an Americorps VISTA volunteer. I also played games on it for entertainment. We use it now for paying bills, banking, shopping online, looking up specific information, making reservations for trips etc. I belong to a game site but no longer chat there. Just play the games. I come here to LL and occasionally go to CE. Most of the socializing I do is here at LL and with people from CE. I have made some very good online friends through the years and some I have met in person. So I can't complain either. If I wasn't online I would probably read more. That's the only downside of it for me. IP: Logged |
AcousticGod
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From: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted December 29, 2007 12:56 PM
Santa was very nice to me and my computer this year. We can do more together now. IP: Logged |
hippichick
Knowflake Posts: 1981
From: The Ether
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted December 29, 2007 05:17 PM
...to create utter dismay and frusteration in my (almost) every day life...  IP: Logged |
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