Comment by throwawayboise

Yep, over 30 years in software and I really don't like computers or really anything with a screen. And I don't even use the popular stuff anymore. I have moved to BSD on my work and home machines, and have an Android phone that I really only use for voice calls and text messaging with immediate family and friends. I am not on any social media. I haven't owned a TV in 10 years.

Computers have enabled a lot of convenience and entertainment in our lives, but I'm old enough to clearly remember the days when nobody had a PC or internet at home, or a mobile phone. I think it was a better way to live, even though some things took more time and effort. The pace of things was just more human, and your day unfolded as you planned it most of the time.

I'm aware this could just be the common tendency of an older person to view his youth more favorably, but it is how I feel nevertheless.

I was just on vacation for a week and I did not get on the web or check email at all. It was nice. Time passed more slowly. I would feel that the day should be over and it was only noon. When I retire I plan to stay offline as much as possible.