----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Apple2list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 11:01 PM Subject: Re: Destroyed computers
> > In a message dated 9/9/2003 5:41:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << I think a large layer of getting the equipment to work has been hidden so > > people have an easier time starting out. >> > > I dunno about that. Folks were looking over my shoulder at PowerPoint > computer camp, wanting to know how I had imported this or that. They seemed to have > no concept of directory trees. > People are not completely stupid these days (well not yet) but I notice a large percentage of people dont want to even try to do anything they just ask how its done step by step and memorize. I worked with college educated people who would come by my office and ask a question and I new 15 minutes later they would ask a question for the next step without even thinking about how to acomplish it. Powerpoint is 99% style over substance, at least the ones I have seen. Guess it keeps you from nodding off or looking out the window during a presentation by a sales type. -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
