Originally Posted by Hogmaster 1:
The bottom line is that if you have a low tolerance for frustration or fear anything more complicated than a calculator stick with conventional. If you find new technology interesting and challenging and can appreciate the new avenues of fun it provides in spite of the learning curve required or the occasional fried circuit board then go for it. But which ever way you decide to play with your toys, quit whining about the other way and just do it! Andy J.
Listen son. I've been working with and adapting to technology changes since the mid 1970's when the world still ran on Hollerith or Univac punch cards, memory was little magnetic doughnuts with three wires running through them (select, read, write) and 16K of memory was considered huge.
Every time I've changed jobs, (computer repair to telecommunications research to industrial controls repair,) virtually nothing from the previous job applied and I continued to adapt, right up to my present position.
I've experienced how technology over the decades has made many things better. I love the fact that the electronics in my car helps get me better mileage and eliminates the need for bi-annual tune-ups.
But, I didn't get a cell phone (not an i-phone or android) until I felt I absolutely needed one. No movies, pictures, music, internet, etc. Just a phone... I make and receive calls on it.
Almost every day at work or on the street, I see people who can't seem to get their noses out of their electronic navels. Sometimes it seems these "new avenues of fun" are just distractions for lives lacking.
So, while I may use some of this technology, you'll have to forgive me if I don't go jumping on the latest tech bandwagon.
I will use or not the technology as I see fit. I will not allow it to use me.
Rusty