From: Hugh Vandervoort Tue, 13 Mar 2007
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I can't explain Harold's obsession with attempting to control his computer, but it's his and that's part of the fun for him. I'm sure, however, that it's not necessary for a better computing experience. --- Hugh
Easy to explain. You are probably right except that removing what one does not need (like initially there were tons of games in the system that came preinstalled with Compaq) removing them has to speed up the operation of the computer. And then why keep what is totally unnecessary? But more pertinent to cleaning out the system, whether it helps or doesn't help, is what is known as a "controlling personality" and the computer is one great instrument for that personality, like a gift from heaven (and his family doesn't mind it because now it takes his controlling nature away from their concerns).
This is especially true when whatever instrument you are working on becomes an extension of you, the user. That instrument could be a car, a musical instrument, the computer, a school, and the better you control it, the better your car will drive, your instrument will play, your computer will work, and the school will function. And with the computer, it's fun. By its very nature, it does whatever you want it to do; a gold mine for a "controlling personality". Of course, if you are using the computer for commercial purposes, for a livelihood, then one doesn't have the time for this "fun". I know, that you know, that what you call a "computing experience" can mean many different things to all kinds of people and personalities. I also know this discussion is not for PCWorks, so I apologize, but I thought I'd add something to your perceptive comment. --- Harold
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