PCs are BORING NOW !!!

**coathanger007** · September 29th, 2003

Nothing seems to be happening on the technological forefront. It feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths. Sure, new software versions have been released as well as new models of hardware - but the difference is sooo small relative to previous years. And it shows with the decline of consumer demand for new systems and the thriving second hand market that people are satisfied with what they already have. I.T is dying. It's a good thing it's only a hobby and not a profession

Over and out...

**SPeedY_B** · September 29th, 2003

So the AMD64 isn't a step forward, and the soon to be released Prescott chip and Windows XP64 aren't either... ?

**coathanger007** · September 29th, 2003

Nope - just more of the same backed up by a whole lot of well-marketted propaganda. The average user is stuck to P3s and Win 98. Even an e-mag that was included in National Newspapers has been completely remove - a reflection of lack of interest in this sector I'm sorry to say. Just take a look around you - retailers are dropping off like flies with the intense competition. All struggling for air in the continual market downturn in this industry. It's getting harder each year to fool oneself of the harsh reality despite the bombardment of mass media advertising. In all honesty, how many non-geeks do you know who are willing to throw money on a PC/software upgrade these days? Contrary to popular forum belief, most people aren't computer fanatics and at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out.

2z · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by coathanger007
Nothing seems to be happening on the technological forefront. It feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths.

hardware and software breakthroughs
are usually around the 18 month + mark

relax ~ be patient it will happen

Originally posted by coathanger007
at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out.

since when have none geeks had anything to do with the course of IT ?

for every fallen geek a new one is born

I personally don't know a single person who has turned their back on PC's
I know plenty that have recently got hooked on computing

looking forward to : -
64 bit computing
next windows more geared towards gaming
next generation of video cards
DX 10
Pentium 5 1600 fsb 10gig processor (I predict will be here by 2008)
non volatile RAM (you never know

)

" The future will not stand still "

**Tabula Rasa** · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by coathanger007
Nope - just more of the same backed up by a whole lot of well-marketted propaganda. The average user is stuck to P3s and Win 98. Even an e-mag that was included in National Newspapers has been completely remove - a reflection of lack of interest in this sector I'm sorry to say. Just take a look around you - retailers are dropping off like flies with the intense competition. All struggling for air in the continual market downturn in this industry. It's getting harder each year to fool oneself of the harsh reality despite the bombardment of mass media advertising. In all honesty, how many non-geeks do you know who are willing to throw money on a PC/software upgrade these days? Contrary to popular forum belief, most people aren't computer fanatics and at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out.

Its always been that way...

**coathanger007** · September 29th, 2003

I'll get back to you in half a decade then (if I'm still here) and see if I've changed opinon. Until then I'm going into cyber hibernation.

**Petros** · September 29th, 2003

I want some 64-bit gaming screenshots!

**Zedric** · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by TwoZigzagColt45
non volatile RAM (you never know )

*points to very recent articles about MRAM*

Originally posted by HandyBuddy
I want some 64-bit gaming screenshots!

Trust me, they'll look just like 32-bit gaming screeshots.

September 29th, 2003

The IT industry isn't getting boring, it's just becoming and established/stable industry

**Krux** · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by coathanger007
I'll get back to you in half a decade then (if I'm still here) and see if I've changed opinon. Until then I'm going into cyber hibernation.

ummmm its sounds like your dying off not the I.T field

**coathanger007** · September 29th, 2003

My virtual self and the I.T industry are one being - the next step in human evolution. We live together and die together - fare thee well.

**Krux** · September 29th, 2003

well I have an 1800+ sitting in my closet I mean if you are dying u won't be needing that system of yours so you know, you could just trade me cuzz all u need is like ummmmm outlook and word right?? you don't need that kind of power anymore.

**Un4gIvEn1** · September 30th, 2003

coathanger007: you must not work in IT... There is more to the excitement of technology than just a new chip or a piece of software. Sit down and pick up a book and learn all of the things about Windows that you never knew. Learn a programming language or web language and put it to work. You will be amazed of the things that are out there that you had no clue about. Try making an unattended installation CD, or programming an handy little app that accomplishes something that manually takes forever. Try remotely administering a PC using only the tools in a standard Windows XP build. These things will stress your mind and make you want to learn more. I feel more like your post is a "life sucks" post. Maybe it sucks for you, but I certainly enjoy technology. Everything I have in my hands now, the things available but untouched, and the things in the future to look forward to.

**Friend of Bill** · September 30th, 2003

I've been eye'n the XM29 now that computers have flat lined for the moment.

**coathanger007** · September 30th, 2003

I 've been patiently waiting for your post. All of a sudden the adrenaline is rushing through. Pumped up with an unquenchable thirst to satify the desire for tech knowledge on the path of forever continuing improvement. A sense of awakened revitalisation - I've just nodded off to sleep ZZZzzzz

**Krux** · September 30th, 2003

WTF??:confused:

**Friend of Bill** · September 30th, 2003

Originally posted by coathanger007
I 've been patiently waiting for your post. All of a sudden the adrenaline is rushing through. Pumped up with an unquenchable thirst to satify the desire for tech knowledge on the path of forever continuing improvement. A sense of awakened revitalisation - I've just nodded off to sleep ZZZzzzz

I understand...

September 30th, 2003

"640K Should be enough for anybody!"

**coathanger007** · September 30th, 2003

Originally posted by Krux
well I have an 1800+ sitting in my closet I mean if you are dying u won't be needing that system of yours so you know, you could just trade me cuzz all u need is like ummmmm outlook and word right?? you don't need that kind of power anymore.

How much will you pay me in Aussie dollars. No warranty and you pay all freight charges and take full responsibility for damage on route. Pity we're separated by a big wide ocean.

NOTE: My actual self and my virtual self are two completely different entities. There's no way on Earth I'd want to mix up the two - that's how we end up with lunatics running around like headless chickens on senseless High School killing sprees.

**Grandmaster** · September 30th, 2003

"feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths. "

Exactly. It's only 6 months. That's just too short of a time period. I think your just impatient.

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coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	PCs are BORING NOW !!! Nothing seems to be happening on the technological forefront. It feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths. Sure, new software versions have been released as well as new models of hardware - but the difference is sooo small relative to previous years. And it shows with the decline of consumer demand for new systems and the thriving second hand market that people are satisfied with what they already have. I.T is dying. It's a good thing it's only a hobby and not a profession Over and out... Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	So the AMD64 isn't a step forward, and the soon to be released Prescott chip and Windows XP64 aren't either... ? 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	Nope - just more of the same backed up by a whole lot of well-marketted propaganda. The average user is stuck to P3s and Win 98. Even an e-mag that was included in National Newspapers has been completely remove - a reflection of lack of interest in this sector I'm sorry to say. Just take a look around you - retailers are dropping off like flies with the intense competition. All struggling for air in the continual market downturn in this industry. It's getting harder each year to fool oneself of the harsh reality despite the bombardment of mass media advertising. In all honesty, how many non-geeks do you know who are willing to throw money on a PC/software upgrade these days? Contrary to popular forum belief, most people aren't computer fanatics and at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out. Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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2z OSNN Gamer Joined: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,439 Reputation: 20 Power: 143	Re: PCs are BORING NOW !!! Originally posted by coathanger007 Nothing seems to be happening on the technological forefront. It feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths. hardware and software breakthroughs are usually around the 18 month + mark relax ~ be patient it will happen Originally posted by coathanger007 at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out. since when have none geeks had anything to do with the course of IT ? for every fallen geek a new one is born I personally don't know a single person who has turned their back on PC's I know plenty that have recently got hooked on computing looking forward to : - 64 bit computing next windows more geared towards gaming next generation of video cards DX 10 Pentium 5 1600 fsb 10gig processor (I predict will be here by 2008) non volatile RAM (you never know ) " The future will not stand still "

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Tabula Rasa Stranger Than Kindness Joined: July 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 3,233 Reputation: 450 Power: 154	Originally posted by coathanger007 Nope - just more of the same backed up by a whole lot of well-marketted propaganda. The average user is stuck to P3s and Win 98. Even an e-mag that was included in National Newspapers has been completely remove - a reflection of lack of interest in this sector I'm sorry to say. Just take a look around you - retailers are dropping off like flies with the intense competition. All struggling for air in the continual market downturn in this industry. It's getting harder each year to fool oneself of the harsh reality despite the bombardment of mass media advertising. In all honesty, how many non-geeks do you know who are willing to throw money on a PC/software upgrade these days? Contrary to popular forum belief, most people aren't computer fanatics and at the end of the day, it's the opinion of the majority non-geek population that wins out. Its always been that way...

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coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	I'll get back to you in half a decade then (if I'm still here) and see if I've changed opinon. Until then I'm going into cyber hibernation. Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 153	I want some 64-bit gaming screenshots!

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Zedric NTFS Guru Joined: January 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,006 Reputation: 890 Power: 171	Re: Re: PCs are BORING NOW !!! Originally posted by TwoZigzagColt45 non volatile RAM (you never know ) points to very recent articles about MRAM Originally posted by HandyBuddy I want some 64-bit gaming screenshots! Trust me, they'll look just like 32-bit gaming screeshots. Did I help you? Please use the reputation system. Click the icon on the left! Proud host of the OSNN.net folding sigs. Want one? Check the folding thread! http://zedric.no-ip.com/

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Quick Reply Unregistered Posts: n/a	The IT industry isn't getting boring, it's just becoming and established/stable industry

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Krux Nissan Powered Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,649 Reputation: 30 Power: 137	Originally posted by coathanger007 I'll get back to you in half a decade then (if I'm still here) and see if I've changed opinon. Until then I'm going into cyber hibernation. ummmm its sounds like your dying off not the I.T field

September 29th, 2003	Top \| #11
coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	My virtual self and the I.T industry are one being - the next step in human evolution. We live together and die together - fare thee well. Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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Krux Nissan Powered Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,649 Reputation: 30 Power: 137	well I have an 1800+ sitting in my closet I mean if you are dying u won't be needing that system of yours so you know, you could just trade me cuzz all u need is like ummmmm outlook and word right?? you don't need that kind of power anymore.

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Un4gIvEn1 OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1,084 Reputation: 130 Power: 109	coathanger007: you must not work in IT... There is more to the excitement of technology than just a new chip or a piece of software. Sit down and pick up a book and learn all of the things about Windows that you never knew. Learn a programming language or web language and put it to work. You will be amazed of the things that are out there that you had no clue about. Try making an unattended installation CD, or programming an handy little app that accomplishes something that manually takes forever. Try remotely administering a PC using only the tools in a standard Windows XP build. These things will stress your mind and make you want to learn more. I feel more like your post is a "life sucks" post. Maybe it sucks for you, but I certainly enjoy technology. Everything I have in my hands now, the things available but untouched, and the things in the future to look forward to. Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine Nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try Time doesn't exist here - I will never die

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 136	I've been eye'n the XM29 now that computers have flat lined for the moment.

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coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	I 've been patiently waiting for your post. All of a sudden the adrenaline is rushing through. Pumped up with an unquenchable thirst to satify the desire for tech knowledge on the path of forever continuing improvement. A sense of awakened revitalisation - I've just nodded off to sleep ZZZzzzz Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 136	Originally posted by coathanger007 I 've been patiently waiting for your post. All of a sudden the adrenaline is rushing through. Pumped up with an unquenchable thirst to satify the desire for tech knowledge on the path of forever continuing improvement. A sense of awakened revitalisation - I've just nodded off to sleep ZZZzzzz I understand...

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Quick Reply Unregistered Posts: n/a	"640K Should be enough for anybody!"

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coathanger007 Tomorrow Tweaking Today Joined: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,515 Reputation: 240 Power: 124	Originally posted by Krux well I have an 1800+ sitting in my closet I mean if you are dying u won't be needing that system of yours so you know, you could just trade me cuzz all u need is like ummmmm outlook and word right?? you don't need that kind of power anymore. How much will you pay me in Aussie dollars. No warranty and you pay all freight charges and take full responsibility for damage on route. Pity we're separated by a big wide ocean. NOTE: My actual self and my virtual self are two completely different entities. There's no way on Earth I'd want to mix up the two - that's how we end up with lunatics running around like headless chickens on senseless High School killing sprees. Webmaster Forums l Freeware Downloads l Freeware Forum l Worth Bookmarking l Web Design l Changed for Life Video Sharing l Latest Tech News l Vista Themes l Graphics Forum l Scenic Photography l Amazing Pics l Online Classified Ads l Internet Security

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Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 257	"feels as if we have hardly moved an inch in terms of software and hardware in the past 6mths. " Exactly. It's only 6 months. That's just too short of a time period. I think your just impatient.