Love what you have to say. I remember when my son was 13 (he's 47 now) We were in a store that had some computers like the one you describe here, and he wanted me to see what he could do on it. I didn't own a computer and knew zero about them. he proceeded to make his name appear and cover the screen. I was in awe that he could do that! I didn't even know how to turn it on. He still helps me when it comes to what my Smart phone can do. Amazing, but I'm still learning. ;)

Great one Joe, I worked on the old 360 computers for business and wrote in machine language it was called assembler we use the debug in bits and bytes so Yep we've come a long way. WA has some fantastic tools and I have difficulty with them what is just a learning curve keeps my 73-year-old mind sharp I like to think so because I'm having one heck of a time but I've got a lot of help.

Interesting post, that triggered a frustration of mine.

I'm an 'old' computer programmer, that originally developed on the old ICL mainframes using Cobol. Yes technically I'm out-of-date but my logical analysis and design skills still work.

In my opinion, I can still do very effective systems analysis and excellent logical design. But so many of the companies out there want individuals that are technically up-to-date. I could spend 2 years on a technical course and then re-enter the IT market as a graduate etc, but there is a chance that the course will already be out-of-date by the time I enter the job-market. A vicious circle!

Whether it be an old dial phone or the latest iphone, the most basic function is make a telephone call and I can use both to do that. I can learn the additional technical functions on-the job. It isn't rocket science.

I have a family member who has never bought a mobile phone. He lives off the grid. Its nice to visit but I like the challenge of learning about new technology and concepts. Refining our thought processes and learning new ways to approach business is very rewarding. Bring it on. Thank You Joe...Jen

I remember those green phones. What a terrible ring tone! Absolutely right, Joe. Keep up or shut up shop. I love change, it's exciting and those old pc's . . . well, mostly impressive in their day but they didn't last long.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Steve