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 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

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.

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.

Not even computers will replace committees, because committees buy computers.

Not even computers will replace committees, because committees buy computers.

There is only one satisfying way to boot a computer.

There is only one satisfying way to boot a computer.

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

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

Look at growth, look at how much time people spend on the Net and look at the variety of things read more

Look at growth, look at how much time people spend on the Net and look at the variety of things that they are doing. It's all really good, so I am actually encouraged by the fundamentals that underlie usage growth on the Net.