tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post5054739024425259109..comments2013-05-28T06:09:06.484+01:00Comments on HLS Business Solutions: What did we do before Technology?HLS Business Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125313329609024572noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-18486484511443573582010-03-23T07:38:08.428+00:002010-03-23T07:38:08.428+00:00On the whole, I like technology. That's a bit ...On the whole, I like technology. That's a bit of a sweeping statement - and probably just what you expect from a software developer.<br /><br />That said, things tend to get taken too far (although that is more a sign of the state of society - don't get me started!) - and swiftly become over complicated, suffer incompatibilities and generally annoy their would-be users or simply don't work right.<br /><br />This frustrates me greatly at times, as there is a certain elegance to simplicity - to a device or software package which does a limited number of jobs very well.<br /><br />Perhaps this is why the "SaaS" (Software As A Service) is picking up such momentum now - not only are we technologically prepared for cloud computing, but it's high time we had some apps which focus on performing one task very well, instead of doing everything badly?Matt Chatterley | MattchedIThttp://www.mattchedit.com/Blog.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-44523179790224395662010-03-16T13:41:41.779+00:002010-03-16T13:41:41.779+00:00Sorry to correct DervMan but the Spectrum didn'...Sorry to correct DervMan but the Spectrum didn't have a tape deck, you used whatever tape deck you had lying around the house (after spending days adjusting the volume in minute increments to get the level just right). You didn't have to listen to the sounds if you went out and bought a proper tape deck! (Although the BEEEEE-Beep, BEEEEE-Squeal was oddly hypnotic) And the printer was a thermal printer which required special sliver paper about 4 inchs wide (none of those new fangelled cm's for us).<br /><br />I have always had a complicated relationship with technology. Have always hated telephones, would always rather meet someone than talk on the telephone. <br /><br />I hand wrote all my essays at Uni rather than use a computer. Then started as a trainee accountant at a firm that was computerising and found a natural affinity for the slow beige boxes which I have converted into half a career (never quite managed to shake the Accountancy).<br /><br />Love Twitter, hate Facebook. Run my own accounts on Excel, convert my clients to accounts software at the earliest oppotunity.<br /><br />Can pick up new tech and use it naturally within seconds. Am using a 10 year old Nokia handset.<br /><br />Tech is a tool that I use. I'd be lost without the internet to fuel my information junkie side, but I don't take it with me, I wait until I get home.AT Accountinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00523545759563427286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-43083546720020328792010-03-16T11:28:02.860+00:002010-03-16T11:28:02.860+00:00I am happy to embrace technology but it’s become l...I am happy to embrace technology but it’s become less of a toy and more of a tool as I have personally matured, but then so too has the technology, to a point. It’s also true that I have other things that are more important to spend money on. I use a modern BlackBerry because it just works, I use a twelve year old classic Palm device because it just works. I like to keep old devices and smartphones but I am learning that sometimes you gotta let them go to be enjoyed by somebody else.<br /><br />Pity, then, I still have my Amiga A1200 and it’ll have to be taken from my cold, dead fingers before I let her go!<br /><br />Also, the Commodore 64 has a silent tape desk, you’re thinking of the Spectrum. #geekDervManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192605615069763481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-70859950871515263582010-03-16T10:06:16.253+00:002010-03-16T10:06:16.253+00:00I'm to young to remember the Commadore 64 with...I'm to young to remember the Commadore 64 with it's noisy tape deck and 20 minute load time....<br />:o)Toni Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143278841373783282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-63055917823420230392010-03-16T06:51:12.071+00:002010-03-16T06:51:12.071+00:00As someone who learnt programming at 10/11 years o...As someone who learnt programming at 10/11 years old (that is the last year of junior school), I am now anti-technology, although I believe social media has big hopes - you've just got to keep the big companies off it. <br /><br />My kit is simple: camera, blackberry. <br /><br />I like to be able to leave at weekend (with a satNav for last mile) and take as little technology as possible. Am still contemplating where I should change my handheld - after using Palms, PDAs, SmartPhones and tons of others since they came out I am now more cautious.skeeterhttp://www.twitter.com/tweetsbyskeetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319151856492613926.post-25557062500056917132010-03-15T23:10:14.768+00:002010-03-15T23:10:14.768+00:00There are buttons to press and things that go beep...There are buttons to press and things that go beep. What's not to like? :)Paula Joneshttp://www.6thlevel.co.uknoreply@blogger.com