23 Apr
2009
23 Apr
'09
3:38 p.m.
On Thu, 2009-04-23 at 16:25 -0400, Teo Zenios wrote:
There are millions of people driving cars that have no
idea how to do
anything other then put gas in it and maybe change the oil. Why should
computer (another tool like a car) be any different today? Both cars and
computers are a mature product now where people and companies specialize in
doing support so the user does not have to. Don't expect the masses to want
to expend the time and energy into their commodity tools as you do to your
hobby.
At the risk of getting off-topic, then at least in the UK you need to
demonstrate the very basics of car maintenance before you can pass your
driving test. Part of the driving test includes knowing where to check
brake/clutch fluid, coolant, oil, power steering or other hydraulic
fluid and changing a wheel. When my gf went in to do her driving test,
I was tempted to lend her my Citro?n GSA (aircooled, single hydraulic
system for brakes and suspension and cable-operated clutch) - just three
things to check...
If there was something similar for the Internet, we'd be in a much
happier state.
Gordon