The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up, there's no law against whacking them read more

The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up, there's no law against whacking them around a little.

Anyone who has lost track of time when using a computer knows the propensity to dream, the urge to make read more

Anyone who has lost track of time when using a computer knows the propensity to dream, the urge to make dreams come true and the tendency to miss lunch.

There is only one satisfying way to boot a computer.

There is only one satisfying way to boot a computer.

Hardware: the parts of a computer that can be kicked.

Hardware: the parts of a computer that can be kicked.

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.

Web users ultimately want to get at data quickly and easily. They don't care as much about attractive sites and read more

Web users ultimately want to get at data quickly and easily. They don't care as much about attractive sites and pretty design.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

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

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

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.