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#4569382 - 05/21/21 01:54 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: LB4LB]  
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Originally Posted by LB4LB
The last time I bought a phone (around a year ago), the young waiting on me laughed when I mentioned my laptop. She said that she doesn't even own a "computer" anymore and that she does everything on her phone. She looked at me like I was an old relic that belonged in a museum somewhere.


Just remind her that her phone software was developed on a traditional "computer." smile



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
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The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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#4569383 - 05/21/21 02:00 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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Guess I'm a dinosaur I don't have and most likely never will own a smartphone.Got one phone in the house a all corded one.But do have a laptop and desktop.But did break down and bought a Roku stick..With just the free stuff on it I get away from the constant TV reruns. Guess I'm kind of a lower tech kind of guy


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#4569385 - 05/21/21 02:03 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: rwatson]  
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Originally Posted by rwatson
Guess I'm a dinosaur



You're in good company because the great majority of SimHQ members are dinosaurs. biggrin


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4569388 - 05/21/21 02:06 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by rwatson
Guess I'm a dinosaur



You're in good company because the great majority of SimHQ members are dinosaurs. biggrin

I believe the term you're looking for is "living fossil"

#4569399 - 05/21/21 03:00 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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LOL fossil is the better word,At least I moved up from a C-64


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#4569400 - 05/21/21 03:08 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: MarkG]  
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Originally Posted by MarkG

https://www.howtogeek.com/677694/how-to-check-for-inclusive-language-in-microsoft-word/

...but that's the price I'm willing to pay for old comfortable software that still seems like overkill for my needs.


Is this for real or a joke?

If real, I'm glad I switched to Open Office years ago.

#4569409 - 05/21/21 03:34 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: Mr_Blastman]  
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Originally Posted by Mr_Blastman
Originally Posted by MarkG

https://www.howtogeek.com/677694/how-to-check-for-inclusive-language-in-microsoft-word/

...but that's the price I'm willing to pay for old comfortable software that still seems like overkill for my needs.


Is this for real or a joke?

If real, I'm glad I switched to Open Office years ago.


Not a joke...
https://office-watch.com/2020/how-does-microsoft-word-handle-non-binary-grammar-like-they/

I use LibreOffice on Win10 and Linux (although it's not so snappy like my old Office), and I'd still be using OpenOffice on my Win2K/XP desktop if not for some stuff I'm doing with VBA.



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4569412 - 05/21/21 03:43 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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I was a computer technician in our local college (part of a team of 5 technicians) and the policy was to upgrade to the latest Windows, Office etc as soon as it was available. We spent most of out time going around machines applying security updates and patches to fix the problems built in to the "latest and greatest" software.

Personally, If what I have does everything I want it to I don't upgrade.

When I was an apprentice an old engineer once told me "if it's not broke son, don't fix it !!!"

Cheers,

Andy

PS I still run my sim cockpit on Windows XP SP3......


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#4569414 - 05/21/21 04:01 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: AndyB]  
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Originally Posted by AndyB


Personally, If what I have does everything I want it to I don't upgrade.

...


The critical thing are the security updates. If your PC is on the internet or even a LAN it really needs those security updates.


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4569417 - 05/21/21 04:14 PM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by AndyB


Personally, If what I have does everything I want it to I don't upgrade.


The critical thing are the security updates. If your PC is on the internet or even a LAN it really needs those security updates.


Agreed, with the exception of an offline LAN as I have in my office (physical wires going to hub, no modem/online capability). Not that I'm paranoid about going wireless, it's just that all of my old stuff still works great (vintage tech was built to last if you take care of it).



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4569483 - 05/22/21 09:15 AM Re: the end of Internet Explorer [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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Like a lot of you, I stick with what has worked for me over the years. I.e. I'm old fashioned by today's standards.

I've been using LibreOffice (LibreOffice is the evolution of OpenOffice) since it came out (I switched from Open Office). I only use the word processor and spread sheet aspects.

While I'm listing stuff: For graphics, I have the complete Corel Draw suite (started with Corel 3 decades ago). For 3D, its Blender. For programming, Embarcadero Delphi 10.4 Pascal (almost never write a program anymore -- but used the precursor at work in the 1980s -- stuck with it).

Almost never turn my cell phone on (maybe once every few weeks) -- pay $14 a month for "full service" (monthly Gigabytes limited). We have 12 "land line" wireless handsets spread around the house (cheap vs Cell Phone) and much more convenient.


Sapphire Pulse RX7900XTX, 3 monitors = 23P (1080p) + SAMSUNG 32" Odyssey Neo G7 1000R curve (4K/2160p) + 23P (1080p), AMD R9-7950X (ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 420), 64GB RAM@6.0GHz, Gigabyte X670E AORUS MASTER MB, (4x M.2 SSD + 2xSSD + 2xHD) = ~52TB storage, EVGA 1600W PSU, Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower, ASUS RT-AX89X 6000Mbps WiFi router, VKB Gladiator WW2 Stick, Pedals, G.Skill RGB KB, AORUS Thunder M7 Mouse, W11 Pro
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