Posted a tiny intro at the start, but believe it's time to crack the shell now (and expose more - very shocking). I've been playing with computers since the 70's . It started in school and took on a life of many proportions. To me, a computer was (is) simply a tool, nothing more (it just seems like more since you can use almost any tool to be a hammer, when you're too lazy to get a hammer).

I've never let my interest in computers become anything more than a hobby (there are a few work related exceptions) and am happy with my decision. Found it best to separate hobby from bread earnings, since the hobby would then die and I'd lose a friend (in a manner of speaking).

My quest for learning about computers and using them has always been split between hardware and software. Not a 50/50 split, but one that I hope will always linger. This is why I never like to junk something that works, just because the new years model is out. I do upgrade, and sometimes go hog out and get the new years model.

Do (did) so with software too. Was working with '95 when I plunged into XP (year 1 or 2). Don't know is skipping over the other OS's was a good or bad thing, but I'm holding onto XP till the bitter end.

Still have and use DOS machines along with its software. Only draw back is no mouse support and it does take some time to adjust (like a time zone).

This should be post number 98, so don't read too much into what I've disclosed, Mindblower!