We are so accustom to a set of steps and using them in a certain way that when something really innovative comes along, it initially is hard to adjust to the new order of things. Only a few years ago, say eight, most people who used computers filed or downloaded their hard drive files on to a CD. They bookmarked well used web sites onto a Favorites file. And then came along Google and revolutionized (once again) the way people use the internet.
Okay, it’s simple. It puts all your RSS compatible feeds (we used to call them web sites) on to an easy memory board (space on the left). It saves people time and trouble of searching through their Favorite files. I guess it’s a good thing. I just get used to going to Favorites, and then Yahoo comes along and calls it “Bookmark.” I just hope the guy(s) [and gals] who work this stuff up get paid very well for aggravating my life on the internet.
I live in Downeast Maine. The one thing the natives love to do is aggravate people, especially tourists (like when they ask for directions, they send them down the wrong road). “You can’t get theah from h’yah. Ayah.” But, what aggravates them is breaking their routine to do something new. Don’t they hate that. When one of them was asked why he didn’t use the internet, he retorted, “Too aggravatin’!” Finally, something that aggravates the aggravator. Sorta makes up for all theah aggravations. Huh!
Well RSS feeds and readers are very useful. Just one moah dang bustin’ thing to get used to.
Okay, it’s simple. It puts all your RSS compatible feeds (we used to call them web sites) on to an easy memory board (space on the left). It saves people time and trouble of searching through their Favorite files. I guess it’s a good thing. I just get used to going to Favorites, and then Yahoo comes along and calls it “Bookmark.” I just hope the guy(s) [and gals] who work this stuff up get paid very well for aggravating my life on the internet.
I live in Downeast Maine. The one thing the natives love to do is aggravate people, especially tourists (like when they ask for directions, they send them down the wrong road). “You can’t get theah from h’yah. Ayah.” But, what aggravates them is breaking their routine to do something new. Don’t they hate that. When one of them was asked why he didn’t use the internet, he retorted, “Too aggravatin’!” Finally, something that aggravates the aggravator. Sorta makes up for all theah aggravations. Huh!
Well RSS feeds and readers are very useful. Just one moah dang bustin’ thing to get used to.
Cheers,
Yosemite
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Yosemite! Just a matter of time before he'd enrich our discussion. Now I know why I can never get anywhere in Maine!
ReplyDeleteAt least, now, with Google and the other online tools you don't have to be on the same computer you were on when you initially bookmarked or saved your pages and work. There's nothing better than having your work available on any screen anywhere!