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Subject: [Quanta] Re: Building Quanta -- OT
From: Billie Walsh <bilwalsh () swbell ! net>
Date: 2010-11-14 19:29:56
Message-ID: 4CE038B4.8040301 () swbell ! net
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On 11/14/2010 12:59 PM, Michael J. Hartwick wrote:
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Billie Walsh [mailto:bilwalsh@swbell.net]
>> I've never tried to use a virtual machine, but from what I've seen I
>> seriously doubt most could manage it. I'm always amazed at the really
>> stupid things some people can do to their computers. There's a certain
>> element that shouldn't even be allowed to use one. *<]:oD
>>
> That is at least partially true. However, I have one very non-technical
> customer who is using virtual machines on a daily basis and don't seem to
> have any problems with it. They didn't set it up, but they do use it. It was
> done to allow replacing of ancient hardware to something more modern while
> still allowing their ancient DOS based PoS software to continue to work
> using Lantastic as the network.
>
> So while yes, it is amazing what people do to mess up their computers it is
> entirely possible to have non-technical people use newer technology without
> shooting themselves in the foot.
>
> Michael
>
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> Michael J. Hartwick, VE3SLQ hartwick@hartwick.com
> Hartwick Communications Consulting (519) 396-7719
> Kincardine, ON, CA http://www.hartwick.com
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>
If all they have to do is "push the button" then I can agree that just
about anyone could do it.
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"A good moral character is the first essential in a man." George Washington
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