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MacManKrisK Super Geek Posts: 188 From: Southwest Lower Michigan, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 25, 2002 15:09 For those of you that saw today's Oprah, you probably saw that totally cool geek dude, I was so impressed. Today's show was about giving up something (if only for a short time). The first dude had to give up his wife for a weekend because he didn't appreciate how much she did, he thought she was "just a housewife." It didn't take more then a few hours for him to realize just how much she does around the house. Ha Ha, he SO needed it! The second dude on the show was a total geek dude, and a Mac geek at that! His wife was on that whole "I feel like I'm the second woman in his life, his computers are his first love." Geez! Get over it, honey! They made him give up all his computers for a week. They actually came and took them away, all of them: the TiBook, the iMac, even the LC's, SE's, and PowerMacs in the garage! Then they almost disqualified him for reading a FileMaker Pro book when he wasn't supposed to be doing any computer stuff! This was totally harsh! OOO...here's a question to ponder, could any of YOU go for a week without any of your computers? ------------------ KK (a.k.a. The MacMan) Stretching the boundries of....well, of something! IP: Logged
Aiyana Geek Posts: 67 From: Columbus, OH USA Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 25, 2002 15:35 I went without a computer just peachy for a week...granted, I was out on a yacht touring the Galapagos Islands with fellow biology students that whole week. But soon after we got back to the mainland to stay in Quito a couple days before heading to the rainforest, I did email home from an internet cafe. Which of course only had Windoze machines. ::gag:: So does that count, or does it have to be during a week of one's usual routine? If it's the latter, then no, I probably wouldn't make it. IP: Logged
GameMaster Super Geek Posts: 216 From: State of insanity Registered: Mar 2002	posted April 25, 2002 18:42 I might make it day... but I couldn't do it. I'm in front of them at least 12 hrs a day, most days closer 18... IP: Logged
Geordie Super Geek Posts: 194 From: Fairfax Station, VA, USA Registered: Nov 2001	posted April 25, 2002 18:54 I haven't gone on a real vacation for a few years, but when I have I had no problem leaving the computers behind. IP: Logged
snupy Super Geek Posts: 188 From: Chicago Registered: Mar 2002	posted April 25, 2002 19:58 quote: Originally posted by Aiyana: I went without a computer just peachy for a week...granted, I was out on a yacht touring the Galapagos Islands with fellow biology students that whole week. But soon after we got back to the mainland to stay in Quito a couple days before heading to the rainforest, I did email home from an internet cafe. Which of course only had Windoze machines. ::gag:: This is off the subject, but-what were the Galapagos Islands like-I've always wanted to go.It must have been amazing. ------------------ "I don't know anyone who could get through the day without 2 or 3 juicy rationalizations. They're more important than sex"-The Big Chill IP: Logged
MightyJoeSakic Geek Posts: 68 From: FPO, AP USA Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 26, 2002 02:11 One time when I was feeling really brave I managed to abstain from my computer for a full 347 counterstrike map cycles..... It was hard, but someone dared me. Ya know ya can't back down from a dare...... ~Thom ------------------ I just came in to use the bathroom..... IP: Logged
mackevin Geek Posts: 67 From: D�sseldorf, Deutschland Registered: Nov 2001	posted April 26, 2002 03:54 quote: Originally posted by MacManKrisK: OOO...here's a question to ponder, could any of YOU go for a week without any of your computers? Question: Does this include the iPod mackevin IP: Logged
macadddikt18 BlabberMouth, the Next Generation. Posts: 1496 From: In a world beyond your understanding Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 26, 2002 05:31 I think i could go for a week. I will just go out of town. I have gone with out computers for weeks before. It is not hard. Nayt ------------------ Art: making weird people seem interesting since 1503 IP: Logged
Atmosphere Geek Larva Posts: 22 From: St. Louis, MO Registered: Mar 2001	posted April 26, 2002 08:03 I think I could do it, if I were out of town at least. But I would have a boatload of email to sort through when I got back. IP: Logged
Janeway Super Geek Posts: 248 From: Cyberspace, Delta Quadrant Registered: Sep 1999	posted April 26, 2002 08:16 I've gone two or three days without being on the computer (when I was sick). For a week? Absolutely not. Torture! The Pain!!! Don't take away my best friend!!!! BTW, I really wish I had seen that episode. IP: Logged
codeonezero Newbie Posts: 6 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 26, 2002 09:27 I went without a computer for two weeks. It was unintended seclusion. I woke up one day, ready to use my performa 6116 and the screen wouldn't turn on!! Spinning hard drive sounds but no image on screen, everything was plugged in too. I thought the computer was dead After loathing my misfortune, I tried calling some mac computer repair place, only to be told they couldnt even give me a check list i could go through. The nerve of them trying to make me bring the computer down and take my money. It was sort of a shock, being so accustomed to getting free information and help on the internet. I was broke so I couldnt even take it down. The guy said assessment of the problem could easily be $40. It was a fustrating two-weeks. The public library had computers, but they're all windoze machine and all you can do is open up Netscape on them. (at least they have netscape instead of IE) So what did I do? I took out my handy public library card, and got some books. Spent the two weeks doing nothing but reading Isaac Asimov sci-fi novels. Meanwhile, fustrated with the unusable (for a geek) public library computers, I tried to see if i could get my computer to work. Bored, i turned it on to see the same problem, quickly turned it off, and then on again. Somehow, something magical happened and I think the turning on, off, then on again jolted the system, and the screen light up with a happy mac screen Shortly, my friend recommended I should get a new PRAM battery. I got one and everything worked fine. No more tricky magical incantations with the power button. I have an iMac now, I'm planning to try going tomorrow without using it once. It can be inevitable, especially if my mom asks "can you look some information on cat care on the internet?" Oh well, lets see how i fare. IP: Logged
Sir Aureus Mini-Geek Posts: 50 From: wherever my pismo happens to be Registered: Feb 2002	posted April 26, 2002 11:54 I just got back saturday from a week without even being within 100 feet of a computer. I went down to Kentucky and built a house for HOMES, inc. It was actually pretty cool and I didn't really miss my computers, although I am quite happy to be back on them now. As long as you keep busy, it's not too hard to go a while without using a computer. ------------------ I'm egotistical and I'm proud of it! IP: Logged
platypus Super Geek Posts: 230 From: Provo, UT Registered: Nov 2001	posted April 26, 2002 21:57 I can stop any time I want.... ------------------ pages: www.thelemur.net www.saintehlers.com www.squishbox.org IP: Logged
Rednivek Super Geek Posts: 164 From: Detroit/Windsor Registered: Feb 2002	posted April 27, 2002 07:17 I love my cube! Dont take it away! IP: Logged
snupy Super Geek Posts: 188 From: Chicago Registered: Mar 2002	posted April 27, 2002 07:21 It was a good show, but come on-do you all really name your computers??? The guy on the show referred to his as Maclina! IP: Logged
SupportGoddess Highlie Posts: 564 From: The Digital Temple Registered: Jul 2001	posted April 27, 2002 10:52 quote: Originally posted by snupy: It was a good show, but come on-do you all really name your computers??? The guy on the show referred to his as Maclina! Uh, Snupy, have you seen the Computer Names thread? I could not go a week without my computer... never. I went to RI with my mom for a weekend, and was in a panic at the thought of no computer. I very nearly financed a laptop the night before. The only thing that stopped me was that I wouldn't have it in time. I'm actually planning on going to Comdex in LV with a friend in the fall, however this hinges on me having portable computing. The Palm just wont cut it for that length of time. The "rescued" 386 laptop may be good enough though. ------------------ "Programming is like sex: one mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life." -Michael Sinz IP: Logged
DigitalBill Alpha Geek Posts: 286 From: The TiBook, on the WLAN, nothin' but Net! Registered: Jan 2001	posted April 27, 2002 13:15 Well, for daily stuff, no... I gotta have my TiBook. But you know, webmaster, database design, IT support guy... it's kinda my job. For vacation, I go to the desolate Outer Banks of North Carolina... I take the TiBook of course, but I only take it out maybe twice all week, and only to check email. Oh, and to watch a couple DVDs. And, um, check out Joy of Tech. =bd But I didn't open ANY productivity apps! Really IP: Logged
Charisma Super Geek Posts: 136 From: Somewhere (I'll just say Earth) Registered: Mar 2002	posted April 27, 2002 14:42 I went for two weeks without any sort of electronic device whatsoever. No computer, no CD player, no watch. Could any of you guys do THAT? ------------------ "Hacking is not a crime... no wait, it is." IP: Logged
snupy Super Geek Posts: 188 From: Chicago Registered: Mar 2002	posted April 27, 2002 15:40 Wow...thanks for enlightening me, Goddess. I had no idea... Does that mean I won't truly be a geek until I name my computer??? Actually, I do call it #&%@!*&^&@ quite often ------------------ "I don't know anyone who could get through the day without 2 or 3 juicy rationalizations. They're more important than sex"-The Big Chill IP: Logged
Mathue Single Celled Newbie Posts: 1 From: Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 27, 2002 17:42 Yes, I could go a week. Did so last year and am going to next month when I'm out of the country. I merely bring along books and start reading newspapers again. IP: Logged
FatGnome Super Geek Posts: 172 From: Idaho Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 27, 2002 18:04 I have gone for about 3 weeks each year for last 5 years. I like going on mission trips and that is how long the ones I have been on take. No computers anywhere around. IP: Logged
macadddikt18 BlabberMouth, the Next Generation. Posts: 1496 From: In a world beyond your understanding Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 27, 2002 21:43 mission trips are great. sometimes we have not had computers, but one one we did. i think it spoiled the whole trip, i mean a geek on a mission trip, and there is a computer, it changes everything. nayt ------------------ Art: making weird people seem interesting since 1503 IP: Logged
MacManKrisK Super Geek Posts: 188 From: Southwest Lower Michigan, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 28, 2002 19:31 quote: Originally posted by mackevin: Question: Does this include the iPod mackevin Yes. The dude on Oprah was to touch no computers nor computer-related things. He just had to go on with his life like usual, except for the computers. IP: Logged
Xanthine Highlie Posts: 605 From: the lab Registered: Mar 2001	posted April 29, 2002 21:32 quote: Originally posted by Charisma: I went for two weeks without any sort of electronic device whatsoever. No computer, no CD player, no watch. Could any of you guys do THAT? Yeah, it's called moutaineering trips. But those days are done now that I have a digital altimeter! ------------------ Take by surprise and the world gives up resistance. - Tennesee Williams IP: Logged
balanco01 unregistered	posted May 02, 2002 05:51 quote: Originally posted by Aiyana: I went without a computer just peachy for a week...granted, I was out on a yacht touring the Galapagos Islands with fellow biology students that whole week. But soon after we got back to the mainland to stay in Quito a couple days before heading to the rainforest, I did email home from an internet cafe. Which of course only had Windoze machines. ::gag:: So does that count, or does it have to be during a week of one's usual routine? If it's the latter, then no, I probably wouldn't make it. I would have to say the latter IP: Logged
macadddikt18 BlabberMouth, the Next Generation. Posts: 1496 From: In a world beyond your understanding Registered: Jan 2002	posted May 03, 2002 11:44 I am not sure i could make it a week under my normal life. I had to once, when my computer was getting fixed, it was horrible. But by the end of the week i was doing better. but going with out a computer for a week when you are on vacation or something is not as hard. Nayt IP: Logged
SupportGoddess Highlie Posts: 564 From: The Digital Temple Registered: Jul 2001	posted May 04, 2002 18:27 quote: Originally posted by macadddikt18: but going with out a computer for a week when you are on vacation or something is not as hard. Yes it is! I'm miserable and cranky... I cant have any fun. I just mope along wishing that I had a computer. ------------------ "Programming is like sex: one mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life." -Michael Sinz IP: Logged

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