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10/23/2001 Archived Entry: "23-October-2001 -- WebWord Comment"

WebWord Comment -- My sweet old grandmother recently got a computer. She doesn't have internet access yet, but that is fine because she is totally addicted to Solitaire. That just brings so many things into perspective.

Replies: 5 comments

Solitaire!? That's probably the best 2000 bucks she ever spent :). He he...

Posted by Francis @ 10/23/2001 09:56 AM EST

And I have to admit - my Windows machines have never frozen while playing Solitaire. Coincidence, or elaborate back door???

Posted by Jeff @ 10/23/2001 03:35 PM EST

Note that John did not say she got a "new computer," only that she got a "computer." I hope no one sold her on the need for an endless upgrade cycle. For her needs she could probably use a Pentium II running Windows 95... but a large monitor might be in order for vision issues.

Posted by JS @ 10/24/2001 01:01 PM EST

Reminds me of my Dad getting a new computer-- top of the line, all the bells and whistles. Used it to play Space Cadet pinball.

Here's the real question-- what else is he going to do with it? What would your grandma use a computer for? To be honest, I don't think there's much value out there for older adult users. What's the incentive?

Posted by Cloo @ 10/24/2001 04:16 PM EST

Pictures of grandchildren.

Posted by Hanan Cohen @ 10/27/2001 07:48 PM EST

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