Ana, Your post really begs for the answer to a question I've been
pondering for some time.
Where do we draw the line between a "computer" and a device.
Telephones are so much more than that now, tablets are some meld of
computer and phone, why, we can even make calls from our lap or desk
tops; following me so far?
Then we have the talking and remotely operated thermostats, the
computerized Cable box and refrigerator and further out but soon to
come, the automated house.
Technology has come a long way and I understand and agree with your
issue it's just that drawing the lines is a tough one.
Is it time to define some list parameters that are more modern?
Or perhaps, and an even better idea in my book, (not an EBook either,
would be that we all thake a minute and ponder before posting. As Ana
said, figure out if your post relates to the traditional "computer" in
some way or other. Clarity will be important in your subject lines
for filtering; if we can easily sort by subjects it makes things more
tolerable, I think.
Just a few thoughts from an occasional poster:
On 1/5/13, Ana G <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My intension isn't to sound snippy, but I have the feeling that I'll
> sound snippy anyway.
>
> This is a great list for help on computer related issues. There are
> occasional digressions, but I don't mind them because the content is
> generally interesting and often indirectly relevant.
>
> Lately a lot of messages have come through the list about iPhone apps.
> some of the messages are indeed worth reading. the announcement about
> BrailleTouch, an app which allows braille input via a touch screen, is a
> great example because I can imagine such technology eventually making it
> to computer mouse pads, but I think most iPhone related messages don't
> belong here. It might be a good idea for the sender to connect them to
> the main focus of the list before posting.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Ana
>
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