Author Topic: What did you used to do b4 computers? (Read 605 times)

CaptMoto · « **on:** 17, July, 2007, 12:32:51 AM »

A lot of us, are undeniably hooked, some do it for general info seeking, others do it out of boredom, to escape, unwind or relax.

But before forums, internet and or webchat what did you used to do in the evenings, or even when bored at work without a lot to do?

At least our children were born into this "digital age" and for them this is now a normal thing, if they ain't playing playstation they're on the web looking for youtube clips or chat to their mates but for most of us, 10 years ago or more computers were something you used at work to do spreadsheets and type letters or faxes, our evening used to be spent differently.

I remember cycling, going to the gym, motorbike riding of course, and the more I think of it the more I realized we never used to go to bed later than 11:00 pm after a good film on tv.....

What about you, what did you used to do?

Spill · « **Reply #1 on:** 17, July, 2007, 12:42:51 AM »

I think I remember things called ... books? ':rock:'

pieman · « **Reply #2 on:** 17, July, 2007, 09:31:54 AM »

Dunno I can't remember that far back, I was in nappies.

HellsBells · « **Reply #3 on:** 17, July, 2007, 09:41:32 AM »

I used to play out, but I can remember the Commodore 64 in my last year of school

CaptMoto · « **Reply #4 on:** 17, July, 2007, 09:55:38 AM »

ahhh the Commodore 64, I also remember the Commodore Vic 20+ and the 128+ those were the days. the Amstrad ZX88 or something.... Atari, Sega Megadrive. the Commodore Amiga, it's all coming back to me.... lol

Spill · « **Reply #5 on:** 17, July, 2007, 12:31:22 PM »

Can't beat the Sinclair Spectrum - 48k of raw computing power! ':p'

TallGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** 17, July, 2007, 12:49:14 PM »

I seem to rember talking to real people face to face was a common practice.

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trouty · « **Reply #7 on:** 17, July, 2007, 12:59:40 PM »

i had a huge porn collection.

difference now, is i have a huger porn collection, but it takes up less floor space

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Trisckie · « **Reply #8 on:** 17, July, 2007, 01:05:46 PM »

Used to be round friends house's or go down the pub and play pool, or stay in and make up music tapes to listen to but then all your mates go and have babies and then the internet comes along

GSXRAng · « **Reply #9 on:** 17, July, 2007, 04:58:07 PM »

Can't you tell, I'm a mum of four

'> Now I just bike and surf...what more could I want to relax with? ':p'

guzz · « **Reply #10 on:** 17, July, 2007, 06:17:13 PM »

Fiesta - Readers wives ':lurve:'

madscientist · « **Reply #11 on:** 17, July, 2007, 09:37:01 PM »

I was too busy being a down trodden wifey to have any spare time! Plus, Mr Loser used to hog our phone line in the days of dial up connections so I couldn't have got online anyway

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peckhamrose · « **Reply #12 on:** 17, July, 2007, 10:53:47 PM »

Quote (HellsBells @ July 17 2007,09:41)

I used to play out, but I can remember the Commodore 64 in my last year of school

We just gave away David's Commodore 64 on Freecycle (Freecycle is great by the way, highly recommend it, Google Freecycle + London). Before computers I certainly read more books and I went down the pub more, but then got ill with smoke and got an Amstrad 9512 and started writing more as a result. But now the smoke ban in pubs and restaurants is in force, I am back down the pub more again - hoorah! Just been to Phoenix Denmark Hill SE5 for first tinme in years. Beautiful pub. LOVE the internet and computers though. It's a tool, that's all. A tool which opens the world up and makes it all available in a 2mb heartbeat. Also before computers I think I used to watch more telly, to be honest.

Terry · « **Reply #13 on:** 17, July, 2007, 11:12:36 PM »

More importantly what did we do before text messages

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Trisckie · « **Reply #14 on:** 17, July, 2007, 11:13:36 PM »

Quote (Terry @ July 17 2007,23:12)

More importantly what did we do before text messages

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We picked up the phone

" Its Good To Talk " as BT said

CaptMoto · « **Reply #15 on:** 17, July, 2007, 11:17:41 PM »

Quote (Terry @ July 17 2007,23:12)

More importantly what did we do before text messages

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we used to dump our girlfriends by voice!! oh that was painful

MATTP · « **Reply #16 on:** 18, July, 2007, 07:56:39 AM »

Back in NZ (where most still have dial up) we watched a lot more sport and spent most nights out playing sport. Problem in London is that most people here don't have a mate who is a teacher who has the keys to the local gym or have access to sports areas as you have to pay over the odds or they are just closed.

I only started to use a computer when I got to the UK in 2001. When I first arrived at my current job I was asked to open a word doc. and do something

'> , what a bloody joke that was!. Was looking around thinking how the hell do you open things with this thing (lol). Back in NZ or OZ only some people had the internet and I only used a computer or that type of thing play PS2 games. How times have changed.

Spill · « **Reply #17 on:** 18, July, 2007, 10:26:47 AM »

Quote (MATTP @ July 18 2007,07:56)

that type of thing play PS2 games

That would be a PS2, then? ':p'

Spill · « **Reply #18 on:** 18, July, 2007, 10:29:06 AM »

Quote (peckhamrose @ July 17 2007,22:53)

Also before computers I think I used to watch more telly, to be honest.

I find I still have the TV on, but usually have my back to it, facing the computer instead.
So I listen to/hear more TV than watch it, even programmes I have recorded.

MATTP · « **Reply #19 on:** 18, July, 2007, 11:03:37 AM »

Quote (Spill @ July 18 2007,10:26)

Quote (MATTP @ July 18 2007,07:56)

that type of thing play PS2 games

That would be a PS2, then? ':p'

I know that!

'> But are they not called something? Is the Wii, PS3, etc not all called the same thing?

Yes people you are correct, I don't play with things like a PS2 or anything else like that. I have an RSV and that is where the fun is at

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Aceman · « **Reply #20 on:** 18, July, 2007, 01:59:18 PM »

Watched videos with friends with bottomless mugs of tea & coffee. Occasional pub nights. And I trained an heck of a lot too.

Today though, not a lot has changed. The puter doesn't tend to detract away from my other activities, but when on my own, and there's not too much on tv, I'll check email, and check out TLB forums and the like. It's amazing how just checking up on something on the Net can lead you to something else, and then something else... 10 minutes on the Net can easily turn into a couple of hours.

Yet for practical purposes, like writing letters, keeping spreadsheets, and nearly all business affairs, the puter is invaluable. With memory cards being so cheap today, I can carry my whole business around in my phone too with a 2Gb Micro Secure Digital card, which measures 5mm x 11mm.

Martin

DangerMouse · « **Reply #21 on:** 18, July, 2007, 02:17:14 PM »

Theres never been "before computers" im 37 now and my first games console was an intellision rented from Radio Rentals. Think i was about 12ish then there was my mates Atari 800 or was it 400 cant remember. Then the Spectrum came along, i remember going into WHSmiths and playing Horrace goes skiing!! LOL. Ohh then there was 3d ant game err manic miner ELITE!!!! Then i had an Amstrad 6128 cant remember the game think it was sorcerer or something then the Amiga and so on. Before mobiles came out and txting i remember going out and meeting my mates on there Fsies and meeting girls, hanging round the wimpy! Hanging round the fish and chip shop ohh and playing lots and lots of snooker!!

MATTP · « **Reply #22 on:** 18, July, 2007, 02:58:45 PM »

DM, are you 37? I was thinking you said that as your size...I'll get my coat ':p'

DangerMouse · « **Reply #23 on:** 18, July, 2007, 11:28:10 PM »

Quote (MATTP @ July 18 2007,14:58)

DM, are you 37? I was thinking you said that as your size...I'll get my coat ':p'

Size of my what exactly? Ill get you that taxi!

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the_runt69 · « **Reply #24 on:** 18, July, 2007, 11:36:47 PM »

Before the internet, went to the pub a lot, networked all my mates in there, found then all my mates were printers, postmen and other shift workers. However now get to know people who live normal lives as well, and even meet some of them face to face.

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Author Topic: What did you used to do b4 computers? (Read 605 times)

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