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Sounds a lot like me in the 80's. I stayed on the edge for about 10 years then got left behind. Glad to know there is resource that has already done the leg work. I honestly thought computers were going to be gone via the smart phone by now. But the legitimate work that a PC enables has saved the day.

M$ is skipping Windows 9 for issues sort of like the Y2K problem. Too many apps to determine version check for "Windows 9" already, as in 95, 98 and would switch to old code incorrectly. No one likely runs Windows 1 anymore.

God, remember Windows 1:

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I thought I had hit heaven when Windows came out! I had been used to typing long strings under Dos! I think it used take about 12 characters before and 12 after to underline a word. I thought stored macros were great before Windows!

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Greetings!

This is our new area for discussions on computers, browsers, software, email clients, general questions about computers, etc. Realizing that there are many who wish to inquire as well as share information about computers, I felt that we should have this area dedicated to those of us who wish to pursue such discussions.

So, without further ado, we may commence discussions. Don't be shy, post your questions, ideas, or comments/answers to commonly asked questions about computers and everyone is encouraged to share with answers or comments as this is Your area now. Thank you for your participation!

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I have a serious question, if one gets banned from this site, does the IP address go in lockdown, and what happens to the account.

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I thought I had hit heaven when Windows came out! I had been used to typing long strings under Dos! I think it used take about 12 characters before and 12 after to underline a word. I thought stored macros were great before Windows!

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DOS! OMG, you are ancient. I thought I was going to be teased over Windows 1.

Sadly, DOS is still there, under the covers--in the closet, lol. I have to use it to administer servers sometimes.

Chris...I'm not kidding when I tell ya that I'm 3 years older than dirt! My first PC was a TRS-80...when IBM was saying that PC's were just a fad and would never catch on. Our main frame was a huge Honeywell in a special room kept at 60 degrees. The head of the IT dept made everyone who worked there wear white lab coats (and this was at a shipyard).

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DOS! OMG, you are ancient. I thought I was going to be teased over Windows 1.

Sadly, DOS is still there, under the covers--in the closet, lol. I have to use it to administer servers sometimes.

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What a sucker, you had Windows1? I stayed on the DOS until Windoze 95 had been out for 15 months.

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Chris...I'm not kidding when I tell ya that I'm 3 years older than dirt! My first PC was a TRS-80...when IBM was saying that PC's were just a fad and would never catch on. Our main frame was a huge Honeywell in a special room kept at 60 degrees. The head of the IT dept made everyone who worked there wear white lab coats (and this was at a shipyard).

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Yep. Them old Winchester hard drives would splatter on the smallest speck of dust.

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What a sucker, you had Windows1? I stayed on the DOS until Windoze 95 had been out for 15 months.

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Work, had to program them.

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I have a serious question, if one gets banned from this site, does the IP address go in lockdown, and what happens to the account.

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That I would not know. Your question is better addressed to a Moderator or the Administrator.