Notebook Computers
Notebook Computers in the Age of the Internet
Everyone knows that our world cannot exist without
computers. Ever tried to make a purchase at a convenience
store when their computers are down, ever waited for someone
to make change when their register computer is down, or have
you ever tried to find a book in a library when the system
is down? If you have ever experienced one of these
inconveniences, you know that our world hinges on whether or
not our computers are working.
Remember when you told your teacher that the dog ate your
homework? Did she believe you? Probably not. Now the excuse
is my computer crashed, my printer wouldn't print, or we
were out of ink. Even kids rely on computers to do their
schoolwork. The days of pen and pencils are almost over. In
fact most students know more about computers than their
teachers or parents. They don't even remember a time without
computers.
As computers become more and more intuitive and powerful, we
must proceed with them. If you are still among the
population that resents the encroachment of the computer,
think about this scenario. If Eve in the Garden of Eden had
access to the Internet, she could have looked up information
about snakes. She would have found out that they have forked
tongues and an evil reputation. Instead of listening to the
snake's lies, she would have thrashed him with a tree
branch. Think how much better our world would be now.
The best present any graduate can get this June is a desktop
computer or a laptop. In my day, girls were given matching
luggage to take their clothes to school. Yes, I know I am
dating myself, but I do have a point. Today buy your child a
computer and let them take their clothes is a paper sack.
They don't care; an old gym bag will do. I know; schools
have computer labs, but they are always full. Wouldn't you
rather your son or particularly your daughter not be out of
the dorm or apartment working on projects or papers? Also,
when your newly graduated senior has moved away to school,
e-mail will become your best friend. Even if you hate
computers, you will learn to love them because they will
become your link to your child. The nest will never be empty
as long as you have e-mail.
Computers are links to the outside world. The world has
never been more accessible or smaller. You have to keep up
or you will be left behind and who wants to be the last
straggler on the planet? Not me!
After years as an educator and more degrees than she can
count, Frances Coleman now writes professionally. She is a
prolific reader with an advanced degree in research
techniques. See her review of notebook computers.
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