IT finally gets of its teen age - it almost grew up
It is the way it will be, we like it or not. Computers are not going to be toys for technicians anymore (yes say it aloud - this overreactions are because we feel someone is taking a toy from us). And we were well paid for playing with these toys. It was like this with cars, it was like this with radio (yes there is still few real radio guys around :-D). Now it is coming to computers world. They are now just tools to be used.
I am working in IT now for more than 22 years. Building PCs, networks, now working on projects for 10.000+ companies. I was always HW fan, having the latest motherboard, processor and graphic card and so under my table. That stopped some 6 years ago.
I was wondering when finally computers will be like a TV set. You use it and you do not care too much what is inside. It needs to have good picture and sound, easy use, some connectivity. It was wonder for me, why users were willing to use so overcomplicated thing for all this years. IT grew up.
Now we go to this age of computers. They have plenty of power for almost everything we do. I count myself as pro. I did not change any RAM in my personal computers or notebooks for more then 5 years. I do not use CD drive in my notebook and barely in PC, save the BluRay for watching the movies and that was purpose why I bought it. I really barely use the ethernet in my personal NB (be it IBM ThinkPad - yes I keep it over new Lenovo - or be it HP EliteBook 8540w).
I am writing this from MacBook Pro 15" retina. Enjoying it. I know how to repair HW. If it happen and this one breaks - well I go to service as I do with my car when it needs more then change of oil or filters. (And yes, I know how to repair cars, was doing it for years for fun and with some old ones I still do).
World has changed and it is going to be more significant. Keep with it or slowly fade out of the game. It is like if the world is repeating the worlds of Ridick:
"There gonna be one speed - mine. If you can't keep up, don't step up, you'll just die."
What is behind my comprehension, are emotion towards Apple. You don't like it - do not buy it. But it is good to have Samsung, Apple, Sony, HP, Dell and so - if they compete - we will have most of the game.
