pjgeer's Journal: "I'm more productive|happier with my [gimmick software]"

In the 80's a person might have had a single home computer over which they had complete authority. Now it's unlikely for me to go 24 hours without touching at least 4 different computers with different operating systems and capabilities. My authority over them is often limited. If I struggle with someone else's weird setup I am readily forgiven, but if I mess up using vi or Word I look incompetent. Most time-saving components require configuration, personalization, and training. Experience has shown me that this is only practical with a high-end home computer you will limp along with for many years. So I personally use the most common types of software in order to get good at using what I am most likely to encounter in life. I avoid aliases, macros, and custom Autocorrect dictionaries, because I can't make them follow me everywhere. I refuse to learn both the original command AND an easy-to-type alias for it. However, when such things are ported to run on any web browser, I'll be there.

Note: Theoretically I could get a custom environment to follow me around with a LiveCD. This has not occurred in practice, because I can't seem to find a LiveCD that can account for everything without a lot of hassle. For me to use it, the LiveCD must be less hassle than the crufty windoze zombie it displaces.