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We have multiple computers. Occasionally use each others, but not
usually. Mine is set up for graphics, with color printer. His is set up for his work (writing) so has a laser printer, and is on DSL. Eventually we will get mine networked into the DSL and I can get rid of this dial up mess. G I don't like to use his computer, and can tell when he uses mine. (He's left handed, and his mouse is on the wrong side. ) Pati, in Phx Leslie in MO wrote: Just curious.... I'd like to ask the adults with partners (married or whatever) whether they share a computer or find each having their own works better for them. We have 2 puters and a laptop but always seem to share my basic/cheap little set-up. The "big fancy" computer with all the bells and whistles isn't even online yet. And, no, around here it doesn't always work out smoothly with this sharing stuff..... ;-) Leslie (Mrs. Collins!!!) and The Furbabies in MO |
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Diana Curtis wrote:
I think under most circumstances not to share if it is at all possible. I like to keep my windows smaller so I can see a bunch at once, Mike and Jim perfer theirs maximized. Imagine all the things I have to change over when they are done using my system! ;-) That's one nice thing about XP -- you can each have your own desktop, with your own settings, etc. My husband and I share a computer, though he doesn't use it much. I set it up so that he has his own desktop and his own Netscape profile. He also has his own e-mail address (which he almost never checks -- I go in and clean it out once in a while). That way there is no changing to be done when we switch users. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Roberta wrote:
Glad to see that I am not the only one here that has had an MMORPG problem lol - The hubby and I just quit Star Wars Galaxies cold turkey after playing since the game came out! I fault it for my serious lack of quilting - and that is one of the reasons I quit We played SWG in the beta and for 2 months after it came out. I was the first Master Image Designer on my server, and a master entertainer and Musician. Yes folks, I was Wookie Hairdresser. But once we reached the top of our trees, it was boring. Although, I probably still wouldn't mind plugging in and working the crowd... And yes, that was one of the arguments we would have- I'd want to sew, and he'd want to play, so he'd play alone. He hated to play alone. I've also played betas of World of Warcraft, EQ2, EQOA, and DAOC. EverQuest was and is my favorite despite its flaws. Now when I want to play- I have the Sims. -georg Tirea of Talus, and I don't remember the server! |
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Hmmmmmmm, let's see. Four people in this house. Two computers and 2
laptops. Works well for us. VBG Once in a great while DH will get on my computer but that's not too often. -- Cindy from MO "Leslie in MO" wrote in message ... Just curious.... I'd like to ask the adults with partners (married or whatever) whether they share a computer or find each having their own works better for them. We have 2 puters and a laptop but always seem to share my basic/cheap little set-up. The "big fancy" computer with all the bells and whistles isn't even online yet. And, no, around here it doesn't always work out smoothly with this sharing stuff..... ;-) Leslie (Mrs. Collins!!!) and The Furbabies in MO |
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Diana Curtis wrote:
I have to smile....Mike and I have our computers where we can see one another, he is just down the hall from me. There have been times we have used yahoo to message one another. Its fun. Oh, then there was the day I used the text message option to find out if he would be home soon, he said yes, and then walked in the door a few seconds later. He has a piquant sense of humor. Diana That sounds like Ralph - he usually calls to say he's leaving the office. The trip takes around 1 hour, so I ususlly don't start cooking until he calls. On several occasions he'll call from the driveway and say it's "take out" tonight. -- Bonnie NJ |
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4 people, 4 computers (soon to be 5) all networked to the Cable Modem.
DH is a network engineer. When we bought the house, he insisted that the builder wire it for double CAT5 (for Cable TV, Cable Modem and phone) in 7 places in the house. DH, DS and I all play EverQuest, so we need computers that can handle the game. DH and DS are building 2 offices in the basement (an office for DH so the 4th bedroom can be a guest room, and a designated study room for DS and his ADD). DS's study room even has insulation on all the walls to decrease distractions. They are planning to hang up the drywall this week. DH will buy a new computer with lots of bells and whistles. My computer is pretty high end. DS's computer (in his room) is pretty good. DD needs a computer upgrade because she now has a piano keyboard that can be synchronized to a computer, so she will get DH's current computer. When the offices are done, DS will get DD's current low-end computer - just enough for Word, Excel, Power Point and an internet browser for homework. There will be no IM or games on his study computer. When, and only when, his homework is done, he may use the computer in his room for IM and games - we know the password and he doesn't. Kim Helium, lvl 66 cleric on Innoruuk server |
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Hullo Leslie
We each have a computer and each a study! We do realise we are very lucky. Our two computers are networked, so both are 'connected to the Net. I did not begin with RCTQ until I had my own. DH worked/played almost continually on his. My computer is always one 'phase' behind his (guess why!!!) I would find sharing a computer extremely difficult, if not impossible. If DH comes along to sort out a problem, he always makes sure to fix things in the way that he knows I use things. .. In article , Leslie in MO writes Just curious.... I'd like to ask the adults with partners (married or whatever) whether they share a computer or find each having their own works better for them. We have 2 puters and a laptop but always seem to share my basic/cheap little set-up. The "big fancy" computer with all the bells and whistles isn't even online yet. And, no, around here it doesn't always work out smoothly with this sharing stuff..... ;-) Leslie (Mrs. Collins!!!) and The Furbabies in MO -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Kim E wrote:
Kim Helium, lvl 66 cleric on Innoruuk server Tarre Solskin, 65 dark elf necromancer, Xev Tiru Dekan, 65 dwarf cleric, Xev. Yes, I played both at the same time. I was Bad. -georg |
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"georg" wrote in message ... Roberta wrote: Glad to see that I am not the only one here that has had an MMORPG problem lol - The hubby and I just quit Star Wars Galaxies cold turkey after playing since the game came out! I fault it for my serious lack of quilting - and that is one of the reasons I quit We played SWG in the beta and for 2 months after it came out. I was the first Master Image Designer on my server, and a master entertainer and Musician. Yes folks, I was Wookie Hairdresser. But once we reached the top of our trees, it was boring. Although, I probably still wouldn't mind plugging in and working the crowd... And yes, that was one of the arguments we would have- I'd want to sew, and he'd want to play, so he'd play alone. He hated to play alone. I've also played betas of World of Warcraft, EQ2, EQOA, and DAOC. EverQuest was and is my favorite despite its flaws. Now when I want to play- I have the Sims. -georg Tirea of Talus, and I don't remember the server! Well, the game has changed ALOT since beta (as I am sure you can imagine) I had more than one character (we won't talk about that lol) One of whom was a Blue Twi'lik master dancer/master entertainer/master musician. The entertainment professions went down hill super fast - now 99% of the people that have entertainers are a "bot" (not actually there while playing) I loved the game - I still do sort of - but I feel like that game (and perhaps all in that type of game) really demand so much time and energy, they rob the rest of your life. I wont ever play another one of those online games again. Too addictive a personality to say I will only play sometimes. Roberta (in MD) ky'a/Cataine/galilahi all of Naboo on the lowca server... |
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When we first got married, DH and I each had our own. We were students then
so when we weren't in class we were each glued to our respective computer studying. Sharing just wouldn't have worked then. Now, we kind of share/kind of don't. My husband has a lap top for work, which is almost always at work, unless he's working at home. He could bring it home for personal reasons, but doesn't bother (or really even have the need). We then also have a desktop at home that is supposed to be the "family" computer, but mainly it's mine. We each have our own log in so that we can customize it to our own liking since doing it with out wasn't working. We both like things set up differently and hate changing it back and forth. Also, that way he has is email set up and I have mine, as well as our favorites, and documents all set up for us and organized the way we want without having to sort through the otherone's stuff to find ours or worry about things getting deleted that should be, etc. With as little as DH uses it anymore its not as big of a deal, but we just left it. DS #1 is starting to get old enough to start doing some games etc. on it so he now has his own log in too. Perhaps when the kids get bigger and are using it more we may have to get them their own so I don't lose mine, but this works for us now. -- Charlotte "Leslie in MO" wrote in message ... Just curious.... I'd like to ask the adults with partners (married or whatever) whether they share a computer or find each having their own works better for them. |
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