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I got a nice little chuckle out of that :)
At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to...
One reason why AM and FM broadcast stations may not go away soon is their use in vehicles. Most of us listen to music or talk radio while driving. Until cars and trucks are manufactured with built-in Internet access at a reasonable cost, radios wi...
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- What kind of geek are you?
- Love computers, electronic gadgets, devices
- Why do you consider yourself a geek?
- Spend lots of time on computer.
- How did you find out about our Geek community?
- Chris' newsletter
- What are your "geeky equipment" specs?
- Custom built computer to my specs.:
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 (build 6001)
Processor: 3.00 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. M2NPV-VM 1.xx
CD-ROM Drive:LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1P ATA Device
2 ea, Hard drives] (300.07 GB) in RAID 9, 10,000 RPM Raptors
WD 3200AAJ External USB hard drive] (320.07 GB)
4 Mb. Installed Memory
Printer, Scanner, etc.
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- I'm way past "grown up" at age 78 1/2!
- What makes you laugh?
- Politics
- What is the thing in life you treasure most?
- Besides family, my computer
- What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
- Installed, set up and operated an Armed Forces TV Station in Iceland while in the USAF during Korean War.
- What do you do to entertain yourself?
- Watch HDTV
- Favorite music, movies, books, shows, artists, games, people, events, hobbies, etc.?
- Have Internet Radio Station for several years (Go to http://www.live365.com/stations/lanikaijazz), I like to watch Travel and National Geographic Channels on HDTV, I l live in Hawaii and enjoy gardening (when I have time).
- What's your Web site / blog address?
- http://home.roadrunner.com/~bobengel
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Microsoft vs. General Motors
At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.'
In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating:
If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this part):
1. For no reason… Continue
In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating:
If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this part):
1. For no reason… Continue
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 6:15pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:15pm on June 10, 2009,
randomshadowmusic said…
- No, I'm not, sorry. Just play a little guitar and keyboard on occasion. Nothing professional I'm afraid.
What's up? ^.^
- At 8:14am on June 10, 2009,
randomshadowmusic said…
- Hey =]
Just wondering what's up with you since I stopped coming onto Geeks.
I've been really busy as usual.
So what's going on? ^.^
Any plans for summer?
- At 11:33pm on December 9, 2008,
Warlock said… - welcome to geeks man :)
- At 2:59pm on December 8, 2008,
randomshadowmusic said…
- Hey!
Welcome to Geeks. =]
Sign in
Geek Out!
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