Re: the computer built to last 50 years

From	Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
Newsgroups	comp.misc
Subject	Re: the computer built to last 50 years
Date	2025-03-19 23:54 +0000
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On Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:31:56 +0000, Bruce wrote:

> On 18/03/2025 21:16, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
>>
>>> I agree with that but not the saving paper bit. The photocopier and
>>> the Wordprocessor's "print" button not only made life convenient but
>>> also made mistakes convenient. We've all heard of a person who printed
>>> 20 copies when only 2 were required or similar.
>>
>> But who had time to wait for all those 20 copies to print?
> 
> You're joking right? You've never turned up to a printer only to find
> that the previous several people have yet to collect their prints and
> you have to find out where yours end and theirs starts in the hopper?

Laser printers cost money to run in those days. Charging for the service 
was a good way to focus people’s minds on reducing waste.

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    Re: the computer built to last 50 years Bruce <07.013@scorecrow.com> - 2025-03-18 18:33 +0000
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