Actually, the correct names are "North Seeking Pole" and "South Seeking Pole" shortened to North pole and South pole. The North (seeking) pole of the compass needle actually does point north. In the arctic, a standard hypothetical test monopole is repelled, making it north.

Of course, all of our IBM sales people had laptops running a Microsoft OS while trying to sell us on OS/2. Something is seriously wrong when one refuses to eat ones own dog food.

I worked with VMS, including for DEC, for many years. It did so many things right and put UNIX to shame. It is sad that no one ever decided to create a viable VMS clone after DEC folded.

I punch out my code on cards with an old IBM 026 keypunch because I love having a permanent physical copy...

But pedophilia is a federal offense. Taking the photos of children in their bedrooms and then "enjoying" and sharing them... That counts as pedophilia.

You indicate that you also teach physics. Instead of just patching on technology because you think you need to, be constructive. Go over to Vernier or Pasco and start looking at the tools for interactive learning. At my school, we make extensive use of computers and sensors in our physics and physical science classes. The students are happier, the technology is actually doing something useful, and it allows you do do much more in less time. I also create PowerPoints for all of my classes as well as create a class site using Blackboard software.