Please give me some slack

[Monique1]

The only computer I ever used was a Mac now I am learning to use a PC quite different for me. I will make many mistakes so please don't jump on my case when I don't give you what you want immediately. If you can be kind to say the information is not there, tell me nicely. I started on the the MAC in the late 80's and never used any other computer. This is a big adjustment for me. Please be patient. It is not like I am in my 20's or 30's - I am almost 70 so the change is not that easy.

You young ones need to be patient - I am with you.

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. ??

[madrchsod]

2. ya i noticed....but do`t feel bad-

i`m 64 and still type with one finger...47,000 plus posts with one finger.:hi:

[ZombieHorde]

6. Your finger must be in great shape. nt

[roguevalley]

29. I am &&^^%*@^#$ and I remember when the little box macs were

the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have nearly 28K posts. Take your time, honey.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

8. Just a nub now.... one would think. How many words a minute? I have heard of

one fingered typing reaching a hundred words/minute in some cases....

[Suich]

3. I hear you, Monique!

I started on a PC in the mid 90's. I tried to open my e-mail on a friend's Mac and failed miserably.

Hang in there!

:hi:

[HysteryDiagnosis]

4. Tic toc tic toc tic toc tic toc tic toc tic toc tic toc, welcome to PC land, now you

need to dump Windows and run a flavor of open source Unix/Linux... or not. :)

[Monique1]

9. Now you will confuse me more

[HysteryDiagnosis]

10. Will not. Confusing is wondering if your cat hears you... Unix is simple, and I'm

sleepwalking right now so I may not make much sense at all.

[madmax]

27. Completely understand

:hug:

Dang young'uns
;)

[WillyT]

5. No Sweat Monique !!!

We have some mighty impatient young whipper-snappers round these here parts.

:D

:hi:

[Monique1]

7. Thanks

I am upset that things don't work the way I want.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Monique1...

I can't understand why you switched...

I've only used PC's and I'm very happy with them. There's no way in hell I would ever change. My husband uses Macs and he's sung their praises to me, but to no avail...

Why move away from something you loved?

I'm an old lady too...

:hi:

[Cleita]

12. I'm feeling so bad for you that you have to use a

PC after using a Mac. That's like driving a golf cart when you are used to a car.

[Monique1]

15. It got to the point that I could predict when my Mac when need repair

Every year it would cost me almost $300 in repairs so this year I said no more. I bought a PC for 600.00 and have some one who can service it at my home. I really liked the Mac - I said no way for a PC but may be like everything else is time for a change. Actually this is good because the brain will have a challenge, great for the safety of thinking etc. Actually, change will be good for my age also.

[Iris]

18. That's the right way to think about this.

Every time something new comes along technology-wise, that's what I tell myself!

I use both PC and Mac and have no problem going back and forth. You'll get the hang of it!

[Sal Minella]

22. Or playing the piano with boxing gloves on.

I learned on Mac and had to move to PC and still haven't figured out how to get a bullet.

[Tunkamerica]

26. get a bullet?

[Sal Minella]

33. A "bullet" is what printers call the little round dot used at the

beginnings of lines in a list -- on a Mac, you hold down the Apple key and hit "8" and you get a bullet -- I have no idea how to get one on a PC.

[Tunkamerica]

40. ah, a bullet point

Alt + 0149 (on the numpad) 2 seconds on google
•

[Sal Minella]

42. Using the number pad never crossed my mind

since on my Mac I used the 8 in the top row of keys.

The "Symbols" chart disappeared from my Start Menu during one of Mr. Gates Magic Updates, but I just found my old list from my Dark and Dismal Days of working in (shudder) "Word" --

¶ Alt 20 A pilcrow!!!

§ Alt 21 A section sign!!!

— Alt 0151 An em-dash!!!

• Alt 7 (numpad) works for the bullet.

I always thought "bullet point" referred to the line of text marked with a bullet. I've been wrong before, and will be again.

How illuminating. Thank you.

:)

[Tunkamerica]

24. More like driving a car after driving a slightly different car.

[Dappleganger]

36. Yes, you have my deepest sympathy!

As a long-time Mac user I don't think it would be possible to change back to windows, ugh.

[Electric Monk]

13. Why'd you switch?

<- Here ya go ;-)

[DCKit]

14. So sorry for whatever caused you to have to make the change. nt

[ret5hd]

16. Obviously peer pressure...those kids can't ever stand on their own two feet!

[stevedeshazer]

17. +1

:hi:

:)

[Monique1]

19. Buying a Mac is very expensive

I really need to be careful with my money as I worry that my pension will either be cut or SS will be cut or dropped.

Mac's are expensive, I do like my Toshiba for 1/2 the price. I do miss my Mac - I knew just what to do.

[Kurovski]

20. Well...

I usually yell at everyone, but since you asked so nicely I'll cut that slack for you. :thumbsup:

[virgogal]

21. You're almost 70? Just a young 'un from my perspective. :-)

[Monique1]

23. Thanks for the young one

There are days I wake with bounds of energy- there are days I wake with none but that is okay. I'm proud that I moved two weeks ago and my apartment is cleared with boxes and clutter. I am quite settled in at my age.

[virgogal]

30. I moved 5 years ago and am now living in a condo with just one

level.

No more stairs. Very nice,especially for laundry.

Moving is tough. Glad you're settled in.

[Warren DeMontague]

25. Slack? Slack? SLACK???

THE SUBGENIUS MUST HAVE SLACK!!!

[Monique1]

28. I am one who believes in change

and also a little tough - I'll get the hang of it. I was a manager for 24 yrs, was required to integrate change where I worked. Now change in my personal life - that is okay. Nothing stays the same. I just went through a huge change but that is good for the mind. It will all work out. I just ask for patience while I go through this change. I just look at change as a challenge. I love a challenge at my age also.

[Warren DeMontague]

39. Sorry, that was just an obscure reference/joke. No relevance to what you actually said.

I just heard "slack", and... never mind.

Anyway, I can relate. Although I don't know what anyone would be giving you grief, for- you seem to be doing fine. :hi:

[Fozzledick]

41. This thread is worthless without a link, pink boy!

http://subgenius.com/index.htm

[pacalo]

31. You'll get the hang of it, Monique! Sorry you had to switch, though.

It won't be hard being patient with someone as tactful as you -- I don't think that'll be a problem for you.

Just recently I had to reboot my computer after trying to save an apparently virus-infected google image. Right after I clicked onto it, one "trojan" message after another appeared on my screen. Yikes!

So now, I've lost some really amazing pictures that I didn't save to my web-sharing account & other great stuff, too. My husband saved all the data before he rebooted it, but it's going to take me longer to sort it all out than it would be for someone younger.

Good luck with your PC!

[jillan]

32. You have my slack Monique! Always!

[jwirr]

34. Keep at it - I am 69 and it took a while but I can do the basics. DU

is a great place - young and old alike.

[Monique1]

35. Thank you for your support

I need that support

[AsahinaKimi]

37. Ganbatte Kudasai..

Please do your best! Good luck! Gokigenyo!

[blogslut]

38. You'll get the hang in no time

If you do get stuck, remember DU's wonderful Computer Help & Support Group:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=242