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

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

A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of read more

A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila.

Computing is not about computers any more. It is about living.

Computing is not about computers any more. It is about living.

You'll see more and more perfection of that - computer as servant. But the next thing is going to be read more

You'll see more and more perfection of that - computer as servant. But the next thing is going to be computer as a guide or agent.

Diamonds are forever. E-mail comes close.

Diamonds are forever. E-mail comes close.

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.

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.

Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window.

Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window.

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.