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Offline easymo

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« on: October 25, 2002, 06:42:11 PM »
We all know what you main reason for having a computer is :)  Just curious what you use it for, other than games.
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2002, 06:57:24 PM »
Like an encylopedia with research for the kids projects..business(Virtual office day), video conferencing with family (father, mother, sisters all hooked up with cams) Making maps when needed..honestly, its a pretty good tool for around the house. :)
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2002, 07:42:41 PM »
e-mail, kids homework, bookkeeping, but mostly just games.
of course the wife just uses it to play solitare.    kinda gives me a nasty look when I offer to go buy her a deck of card if could get some time in.
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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2002, 08:21:31 PM »
Creating Lesson Plans and PowerPoint training programs.
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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2002, 09:30:30 PM »
Porn: What else is there to do with it apart from play games?
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« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2002, 10:31:20 PM »
cant find an analog FORTRAN or C compiler
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« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2002, 10:41:30 PM »
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Originally posted by whgates3
cant find an analog FORTRAN or C compiler


LOL
I used to instruct people how to use analog computers.  :)
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Offline Innominate

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« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2002, 10:54:32 PM »
When it comes down to it
No matter what people say
Computer exist for one reason
Games.

Everything else is just a usefull side effect.

I own a computer because programming is the only way you can build something without dealing with heavy stuff, or buying supplies.
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2002, 11:07:46 PM »
Word processing and statistical analysis.

-- Todd/Leviathn

Oh, and games.  Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of games.
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Offline easymo

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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2002, 12:10:01 AM »
Forgot to mention my favorite use.  Goggle search.  If I run across a subject I am not familiar with, or just want to know more about something.  Bingo. Hit the button. You literally have a library at your finger tips. Practical stuff also.  I found an old S&S carb at a swap meet. Did a quick search.  Found a compleat downloadable manual, with jetting charts; the works.
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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2002, 03:09:11 AM »
I use Printmaster Gold to lay out note card designs of my etchings, then print samples (using card stock) on the printer....test the cards with local  gift shop retailers to see how they do, and if they do well, have 'em printed on an offset press...then try to sell 'em.

Aces High is a great game to relax with.  When you see me here I'm taking a break.:D

Les


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« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2002, 03:27:35 AM »
As a graphic designer I end up sittin in front of one of these from 9 to 5 (though it's a Mac). After work, I usually come home and fly AH or I go down to the recording studio I share with my band. There, we built a Pro Tools system... and since I'm the only one who knows how to work a computer I end up in front of it doing alla the recording/editing.

The only TV I watch is basically the West Wing, Sopranos, hockey and football... so if I'm at home, I'm mostly on this thing.

It's pretty sad. :D

But... lets see... AH, Google research (just looking up stuff), Kazaa downloading movies or old TV episodes (Band of Brothers, Sopranos), Salon, Email, homework.
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« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2002, 04:04:11 AM »
I only do a few things with my computer:

Email
AH
AH BBS
My SW:G PA BBS
Occasionally work, as an alternative to staying late at the office
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« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2002, 04:34:44 AM »
Porn Porn Porn and sometimes a game :)
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« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2002, 06:37:34 AM »
Controlling aircraft ... so those 200 plane stacks over SFO or O'hare all get down without "bumping" into one another.
Controlling banking ... so your atm works (most of the time).
Designing systems and hardware ... "to go where no man has gone before" ... MilStar, The Blue Cube.

Oh sorry that was before I retired.

Now, outside of the three games I play, I just keep up with events ... just in case someone decides to "make me an offer I can't refuse.

Easymo
http://www.copernic.com/desktop/downloads/index.html
Makes google look like a red headed stepchild. :)
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