[ILUG] [way OT] Word 2003 problems...

[Paul Jakma]

On Tue, 12 Jul 2005, Niall O Broin wrote:

> computers without any training whatsoever, when they wouldn't even 
> think of doing the same with a car,

Uhmm, standard practice in Ireland has been to get someone to tell 
you what the various knobs do (as you might do first time you use a 
computer) and figure the rest out yourself..

> or a plane ?

Aeroplanes aren't really /that/ difficult to physically control. 
Basic turns are trivial, landing/takeoff can be figured out within a 
few hours.

It's all the attendent learning of various fields from weather, civil 
aviation regulations, aerodynamics, engine behaviours, procedures, 
etc.. required for safe civil aviation that makes it complicated.

> Maybe we should come up with a way of making mistakes due to 
> computer ignorance potentially lethal) or even reading a book, or 
> even the blooming online help, they instead decide that the clueful 
> people of ILUG should be their Word buddies.

I disagree, computers shouldn't need much in the way of training.

regards,
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