Fun Stuff...Off Topic(O/T)

[jiesen]

I got my last computer (a chromebook) for about $200. The reason it's so cheap is there's no MSFT software loaded on it! When you buy a low-end computer over half of the cost can be the Windows license, which is a total rip-off. A free OS works just as well, and is pretty much virus-free as well. The Chrome OS also will save your bookmarks, regardless of which computer you're using, forever. (if you like)

[jiesen]

This is my first post with new computer. It cost $100 with free shipping, a new mouse, new keyboard, and windows. It got here in less than 48 hours from newegg. It's more powerful than my old one. How can they sell these so cheaply? Son says maybe they're overstocked and have to dump them. It's about 1/6th the size of my last computer. Name is Lenovo. Have to try and remember my old bookmarks.

-----------------------billy

Also, if you can't or don't want to use Chrome to save your bookmarks, you could also try delicious.com, which works as well to save them forever.

[riverbabe]

I got my last computer (a chromebook) for about $200. The reason it's so cheap is there's no MSFT software loaded on it! When you buy a low-end computer over half of the cost can be the Windows license, which is a total rip-off. A free OS works just as well, and is pretty much virus-free as well. The Chrome OS also will save your bookmarks, regardless of which computer you're using, forever. (if you like)

That's exactly what I got -- a Chromebook (couldn't remember the name when I posted).

[Phoenix7]

Major Draw Book to Chrome Book computers is that you CANNOT load your own software programs like H&R Block on it . The Microsoft Surface Pro costs more but it functions like any good desk top PC, and you can load your own programs on it!
I bought a regular Microsoft Surface Computer , not the Pro model, and returned it for that reason!

[billyjoe]

Mine came with MSFT Windows.

-------------billy

[bigtruck]

Wanted to start an interesting topic in the OT thread. Thought it would be a fun way to get to know each other:

What job position do you currently hold? Or, are you retired?

I'll start it off -- I'm an IT consultant.

[riverbabe]

Wanted to start an interesting topic in the OT thread. Thought it would be a fun way to get to know each other:

What job position do you currently hold? Or, are you retired?

I'll start it off -- I'm an IT consultant.

Retired patent writer and prosecutor (chemical, biotech, medical, easy mechanical).

[billyjoe]

retired greenhouse operator/sociologist

--------------billy

[Phoenix7]

"RETIRED", and loving it, High School Physics teacher

Phoenix7

[Phoenix7]

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position.

As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically: "Relatives of yours?"

"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."

[billyjoe]

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/lifestyle/19424_kindness_journey/?fb_action_ids=894399177238869&fb_action_types=og.likes

My friend , Jack, from the rec center where I swim is the guy that took him to Cedar Point and wouldn't take the $100.

------------------billy

[Karel]

Wanted to start an interesting topic in the OT thread. Thought it would be a fun way to get to know each other:

What job position do you currently hold? Or, are you retired?

I'll start it off -- I'm an IT consultant.

Translator, mainly IT stuff, German and English to Dutch (my native language).

[jiesen]

"RETIRED", and loving it, High School Physics teacher

Phoenix7

I'm also an ex-physics teacher... now working as an engineer in a young biotech company. Teaching students to be lab rats is one thing. I'm finding that teaching lab rats to be good lab rats is another thing altogether. (Should have paid more attention in psych class than in physics, and maybe I'd be better at my job now.)

[Phoenix7]

I'm also an ex-physics teacher... now working as an engineer in a young biotech company. Teaching students to be lab rats is one thing. I'm finding that teaching lab rats to be good lab rats is another thing altogether. (Should have paid more attention in psych class than in physics, and maybe I'd be better at my job now.)

Loved my job , but when one feels its time to retire do so. Having the time and money to do what you want to do, WHEN you want to do it works for me!

[Phoenix7]

A WOMAN SHOPS!

A lady walks into Harrods. She looks around, spots beautiful diamond earrings and walks over to inspect them. As she bends over to look more closely, she unexpectedly farts.

Very embarrassed, she looks around nervously to see if anyone noticed her little woops and prays that a sales person was not anywhere near.

As she turns around, her worst nightmare materializes in the form of a Salesman standing right behind her – Good looking as well.

Cool as a cucumber, he displays all of the qualities one would expect of a professional in a store like Harrods. He politely greets the lady with, "Good day, Madam. How may we help You today?"

Blushing and uncomfortable, but still hoping that the salesman somehow missed her little ‘incident’, she asks, "What is the price of these lovely earrings?"

He answers, "Madam, if you farted just looking at them, you’re going to crap yourself when I tell you the price!"