In this case, the word processor was superior to the typewriter…in almost every way (completing forms, and addressing envelopes might be the only typewriter advantages). It would just take a small amount of time to learn it. But as creatures of habit, it’s sometimes hard to break away from the familiar.
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This comic is a classic, even if it is overstated and not really that true anymore these days. But we should respect the technology that preceded what we have today.
I have a paper copy of the original comic though it omits the top row, only the bottom eight panels are present. In color, too, as were all Sunday funnies.
What‘s sad about the top panel is that it unwittingly undermines the bottom eight panels. Indeed, it was the occasional strike out and white outs that made word processing almost immediately more favorable than the old school way.
And, in addition, the typewriter itself unwittingly taught people how to use computers and word processors.
On a Tandy 1000 Model 100, which only had copy, cut, and paste, I immediately saw the advantage of typing like that.
Sadly, my typewriters have been gathering dust ever since.
sunchaunzo over 4 years ago
I’m with Elly on this. I’m still fighting technology tooth and nail for most things.
RKY84 over 3 years ago
In this case, the word processor was superior to the typewriter…in almost every way (completing forms, and addressing envelopes might be the only typewriter advantages). It would just take a small amount of time to learn it. But as creatures of habit, it’s sometimes hard to break away from the familiar.
M2MM over 2 years ago
I had to go back to school to learn these things so I’d be comfortable using them.
Cheapskate0 over 1 year ago
This comment is to help me find this comic by using my profile.
This comic is a classic, even if it is overstated and not really that true anymore these days. But we should respect the technology that preceded what we have today.
I have a paper copy of the original comic though it omits the top row, only the bottom eight panels are present. In color, too, as were all Sunday funnies.
What‘s sad about the top panel is that it unwittingly undermines the bottom eight panels. Indeed, it was the occasional strike out and white outs that made word processing almost immediately more favorable than the old school way.
And, in addition, the typewriter itself unwittingly taught people how to use computers and word processors.
On a Tandy 1000 Model 100, which only had copy, cut, and paste, I immediately saw the advantage of typing like that.
Sadly, my typewriters have been gathering dust ever since.