tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post5512484467148350674..comments2023-11-02T04:53:02.360-05:00Comments on Starting Over: Time for a New ComputerJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-58807572982181410472010-02-05T19:20:32.618-06:002010-02-05T19:20:32.618-06:00@Unknown Mami: That makes it much easier. I did ...@Unknown Mami: That makes it much easier. I did figure out how to do that. Thanks for the info.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-67142127793099959362010-02-05T14:34:18.694-06:002010-02-05T14:34:18.694-06:00When you go to save things from the school compute...When you go to save things from the school computer, you can choose to save it in an older format so that your laptop can read it.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-80692960567081794232010-02-02T16:15:41.496-06:002010-02-02T16:15:41.496-06:00@otin: Me, too. Now I just use the backspace but...@otin: Me, too. Now I just use the backspace button. A lot.<br /><br />@Heather: Now they don't even have typing class...it's called "keyboarding". They have the books at the library you can check out if you want to improve your skills...free of charge and no failing grades.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-15012967981800891862010-02-02T02:44:40.569-06:002010-02-02T02:44:40.569-06:00When I was in high school we had a typewriting cla...When I was in high school we had a typewriting class with the old typewriters (electronic typewriters were still a new thing), I failed the class with a big fat F.<br /><br />When I got my first computer (2 yrs ago), I was scared to death cause I didn't know how to type. I'm still bad, but getting better.<br /><br />Good luck with your new laptop.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-17625604986845634842010-02-01T19:30:07.781-06:002010-02-01T19:30:07.781-06:00Yea I used a lot of that white out in my day! LOL....Yea I used a lot of that white out in my day! LOL...I am not much of a typist!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-13236424993623872902010-02-01T15:59:33.999-06:002010-02-01T15:59:33.999-06:00@gayle: Do you miss them?@gayle: Do you miss them?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-45437410171670275712010-02-01T15:58:20.791-06:002010-02-01T15:58:20.791-06:00@Vince: I have too many printers collecting dust ...@Vince: I have too many printers collecting dust already. <br /><br />@Kate: I ordered the Toshiba. I'll let you know what I think when I get it. Don't forget Amazon.com shoppers are not afraid to hand out bad reviews, so that is a good site to visit even if you don't buy from them.<br /><br />@sage: This netbook is supposed to have a full size keyboard. <br /><br />@Poppy: When I used the computer at school it automatically had me working in "compatibility mode". <br /><br />@buffalodick: I haven't heard the term "word processor" in a long time...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-59985942364830203152010-02-01T15:46:31.540-06:002010-02-01T15:46:31.540-06:00Yes I do remember type writers.Yes I do remember type writers.gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-26056696855261889482010-02-01T12:59:33.305-06:002010-02-01T12:59:33.305-06:00Selectric-IBM, We also have one of the first trans...Selectric-IBM, We also have one of the first transitional word processors in a closet somewhere..buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-47007648914496726662010-02-01T08:18:18.959-06:002010-02-01T08:18:18.959-06:00When I was little I used to type on my dad's t...When I was little I used to type on my dad's typewriter :) and about the MS word ... 2007 has an option to save as a word 97-2003 document ... :) or you can still send it to me and I can convert it :PPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655413239040071389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-67289251643492409502010-02-01T07:16:28.004-06:002010-02-01T07:16:28.004-06:00A year ago I went back to a supercharged desk top ...A year ago I went back to a supercharged desk top and then replaced my laptop with an Acer... they have a version that is an inch larger than the "netbooks", so it has a full sized keyboard. THe computer is fine for what I use it for (writing) but it's slow... It is also really light, which makes it nice to travel. Yes, I remember typewriters--when through college and 1/2 of a masters degree with one!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-5429731845721783392010-02-01T06:10:04.891-06:002010-02-01T06:10:04.891-06:00That's so strange - I've been looking at A...That's so strange - I've been looking at Acer and Toshiba netbooks too!! I think the Toshiba is the way to go though - seemed to have lots of good features. I am the most un-techy person ever, I can't believe I am even having this conversation. Anyhow - let me know what you decide......Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448831402553298056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246558210261863420.post-27059432467148745312010-02-01T04:27:13.095-06:002010-02-01T04:27:13.095-06:00Many a time I've heard of the aerodynamic abil...Many a time I've heard of the aerodynamic ability of the average laptop, never gymnastic though.<br />If you are going to buy one, try and bargain them into giving you a mac-book or kindle thing. or at least a new printer !.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.com