I have been using and building my own computers since 1990. I think the most difficult aspect of computing is keeping up with the latest drivers and continuous updating of anti-virus and anti-malware programs. It seems like new threats are always popping up and it's difficult to keep up with the programs that prevent them from hurting your computer.
Another difficulty is that Microsoft is constantly creating new operating systems. It seems no sooner was I getting getting familiar with Windows 3.0, it was upgraded to 3.1. Obviously other new systems continued from Windows 95 through the new Windows 7. Each upgrade required more hard drive space, more ram, and more speed. Enough is enough already. How can you succeed with the familiarity of an operating system when it constantly changes?
My disappointment doesn't stop here. I have many really great DOS game s which will not work with the newer Windows operating systems. Windows 95 was the last system that was truly compatible with the older DOS games.
My computer as is will not run Windows 7. If I want to use version 7, I have to purchase a new motherboard, change my ram, and a bunch of other hardware.
I am a school teacher. Believe me when I convey to you that technology via computing is not only expected but necessary for success with the SOL's of education. A student without a computer is at a drastic disadvantage with little chance of success. Even the SOL's are taken on a computer.
I do find the availability of information on the Internet to be the strength of computing. The valuable resources outweigh the negatives associated with the constant updating of java or Adobe, and other necessities to allow for proper observation of screens.
Sure it was easier in the days of DOS where you could easily control your setup with a config.sys, autoexec batch file, and a few sound card parameters, but the limitations were quite extensive compared to today's offerings. Imagine the change from 16 colors to millions or 4 bit to 128 bit sounds on a Soundblaster.
I am sure I could go on, but, hopefully some of my opinion will help you in your quest for answers.
As Rod Serling would say, "submitted for your consideration"
S.Lewis

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