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From: gregorymorrow@msn.com (gm)
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Subject: Re: Redefining eternity
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:01:39 +0000
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dsi1 wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:34:56 +0000, Michael Trew wrote:
>
>> On 12/16/2024 2:16 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>> On Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:56:49 +0000, Bruce wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:53:54 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>
>>>>> No excuse, of course.  He chose the platform and its limitations.
>>>>
>>>> So when you use a Mickey Mouse computer, you don't have a mouse.
>>>
>>> A mouse. How quaint. I quit using a mouse over 20 years ago. You
>>> oldsters are so cute with your mice, desktop computers, kill files,
>>> Windows, etc, etc, etc. You guys should put in your wills that you wish
>>> to be buried with your beloved relics. Oh yeah.
>>
>> Usenet is a relic of the desktop-only era, so it's only fitting.  A
>> tablet has it's place, but it's exceedingly difficult to post to Usenet,
>> particularly selecting text and editing posts, with only a touch screen.
>>
>> There is no chance I'd post here without a mouse and keyboard.  I can
>> make do with a laptop keyboard and trackpad, but only a touch screen?
>> Fugget about it!
>
> Indeed, it's the reason that few of the posters here will post using a
> tablet. I've posted from an iPad just for giggles but it wasn't that
> great of an experience. The idea that you need a mouse to post to Usenet
> is just a silly idea by people that don't know any better. They should
> branch out a little more.


I use an Amazon Fire tablet for most of my postings here... cab use it
whilst reclining on my chaise lounge or Morris Chair...

The Novabbs web - based interface that Joan and myself use is fine on a
tablet...

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