Why shouldn't a PC work like a refrigerator or a toaster?

Why shouldn't a PC work like a refrigerator or a toaster?

Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.

Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.

After a day spent staring at a computer monitor, think of (a) book as a kind of screen saver for read more

After a day spent staring at a computer monitor, think of (a) book as a kind of screen saver for your brain

I want to put a ding in the universe.

I want to put a ding in the universe.

To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so.

To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so.

Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of read more

Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns

A thunderstorm is God's way of saying you spend too much time in front of the computer

A thunderstorm is God's way of saying you spend too much time in front of the computer

Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, read more

Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding.

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.