It seems that being young often has a lot to do with it, too.
I'm in my early twenties, and several times while browsing Best Buy I have been accosted by older folks asking questions--and I wore neither blue nor black nor khaki.
I actually asked one of the gentlemen (very polite, nice guy--was happy to share knowledge) why he asked me, and he said that it was because I looked young--he figured I must know about computer stuff.
Which I do. I've been working with computers professionally (general technician...yay..) for over five years now. I pretend I know stuff for a living!;)
I do. Everywhere. It kinda freaks people out when they realize that I'm carrying one in my pocket. Of course, everyone should...you never know when somebody is going to try to screw you over.
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You know, this gives me an idea. We could make a site, that has a bunch of "articles" that explain how various common things work.
We could call it howstuffworks.c.... oh, wait. Nevermind.
"Across the board, there's going to be very little talk of traditional wireline phone services, which is kind of funny since that's been the phone companies' bread and butter for a hundred years," said Laszlo. "But it just goes to show how the industry is changing."
Sounds like even the telecom industry is catching on to the fact that the Internet has made such service (e.g., tiered landline service) nearly irrelevant! Or at least, we'd hope so.
I'd like to see the day where one pays for Data in and out -- nothing more. You get all of your services (TV, phone, internet, etc.) over one line.
Heh. Like that'll ever happen.
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The downside is that techology seems to be getting more unreliable, from a user perspective.
I'm on my third PS2 right now, but my Atari 2600 (still fun!) works like new...
Life should have a disclaimer, too. Before you leave the womb:
End-User Life(tm) Agreement (EULA)
This will probably suck. You agree not to sue God(tm) or any of His subsidiaries for any negative events that can and will happen.
No guarantees against anything, including loss of life, limb, or property. Live at your own risk.
This transaction is not reversible. You may not re-enter the Womb(tm) once you are born. Check one: [ ] Agree
It seems that being young often has a lot to do with it, too.
;)
I'm in my early twenties, and several times while browsing Best Buy I have been accosted by older folks asking questions--and I wore neither blue nor black nor khaki.
I actually asked one of the gentlemen (very polite, nice guy--was happy to share knowledge) why he asked me, and he said that it was because I looked young--he figured I must know about computer stuff.
Which I do. I've been working with computers professionally (general technician...yay..) for over five years now. I pretend I know stuff for a living!
Mirage Innovations logo looks rather like the one on my Sony Walkman, turned upside down.
:)
Wonder how long until they're sued?
I do. Everywhere. It kinda freaks people out when they realize that I'm carrying one in my pocket. Of course, everyone should...you never know when somebody is going to try to screw you over.
You know, this gives me an idea. We could make a site, that has a bunch of "articles" that explain how various common things work.
We could call it howstuffworks.c.... oh, wait. Nevermind.
I'd like to see the day where one pays for Data in and out -- nothing more. You get all of your services (TV, phone, internet, etc.) over one line. Heh. Like that'll ever happen.