It does get what she wants at that time.... Then I will have to rush to fix it when she gets a virus....
So yes! I have something to say about it, because I will be the one wasting my time later.
Sounds fair?
What happens to most begginners is that they just get "addicted" to click on the IE icon. I was having a hard time convincing my mom to use Firefox and Thunderbird, because she says she does not see a difference and she "forgets" and clicks on IE icon instead.
Just for fun,I got rid of the link for IE in her desktop and made the IE icon to point to Firefox, same with Outlook icon and thunderbird. Told her to try the new versions, she liked!
The truth is, most users (who usually don't know what they're doing), will click in the first thing that looks like a browser and be happy.
I still think FF and Thunderbird in particular, are not only safer but also better to use than Microsoft's versions.
Funny...
What you don't understand is that you don't need to be a straight A student to be an engineer... In Fact, don't think you should.
And the failings on the system are exactly in the opposite direction you are pointing: on your high school. Think of your high school (for what you describe...) like learning to use Windows. You don't have to think, you just have to follow directions. It's easy. People get addicted. Suddenly, they can't think anymore. They will be shocked to learn that the real world needs something beyond that.
That's exactly when we can really separate "engineering" material (or any other tech, physics, math major), from people who should not be there in the first place. The first ones will adapt... and learn as much as they can. The second, well, they will cry like babies and go back to their mamas... Mission accomplished! If you can't take the heat (or cold:) ), get out of the lab.
By the way.... Yes, I am an engineer. No, I am not a native English speaker. No, I don't have any problems understanding my classes on my PhD program. Not, it's not easy, it's not supposed to be. And, yes, I am very happy with my A-'s and occasional B's.
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I wish, but don't buy it.
It does get what she wants at that time.... Then I will have to rush to fix it when she gets a virus.... So yes! I have something to say about it, because I will be the one wasting my time later. Sounds fair?
What happens to most begginners is that they just get "addicted" to click on the IE icon. I was having a hard time convincing my mom to use Firefox and Thunderbird, because she says she does not see a difference and she "forgets" and clicks on IE icon instead.
Just for fun,I got rid of the link for IE in her desktop and made the IE icon to point to Firefox, same with Outlook icon and thunderbird. Told her to try the new versions, she liked!
The truth is, most users (who usually don't know what they're doing), will click in the first thing that looks like a browser and be happy.
I still think FF and Thunderbird in particular, are not only safer but also better to use than Microsoft's versions.
My husband likes star trek...
...he is a Sys Admin...
...all other geek signs included....
Yes! He gets blowjobs and he does not have to ask for it !
He also gets porn occasionally, just to spice it up.
So... you see, if you have to ask for it (or pay for it), YOU are the one not doing it right!
I am going to say this again: Geek sex is the best! Trust me!
PS: to any woman reading this - Don't even try to mess with my geek. Get your own!
Oh, please!
Money is not the best part!
Geek sex! I've tested! I recommend it!
Funny... What you don't understand is that you don't need to be a straight A student to be an engineer... In Fact, don't think you should.
:) ), get out of the lab.
And the failings on the system are exactly in the opposite direction you are pointing: on your high school. Think of your high school (for what you describe...) like learning to use Windows. You don't have to think, you just have to follow directions. It's easy. People get addicted. Suddenly, they can't think anymore. They will be shocked to learn that the real world needs something beyond that.
That's exactly when we can really separate "engineering" material (or any other tech, physics, math major), from people who should not be there in the first place. The first ones will adapt... and learn as much as they can. The second, well, they will cry like babies and go back to their mamas... Mission accomplished! If you can't take the heat (or cold
By the way.... Yes, I am an engineer. No, I am not a native English speaker. No, I don't have any problems understanding my classes on my PhD program. Not, it's not easy, it's not supposed to be. And, yes, I am very happy with my A-'s and occasional B's.