Week 12

Happy Thanksgiving a little early.  Since the instructor posted this assignment early, I am going to get it done early.

This was a really good talk by Chris Anderson.  It is definitely dated, and I date myself by saying I remember, and participated, in just about everything he talked about.  We bought a home theater setup when they cost $2000.  I remember paying top dollar for a 40 meg hard drive, around $150 if I remember correctly, and thinking it was more storage than I could ever use.  The prices of these goods were considered a bargain at that time.  I learned back then to "wait and see" with new technology because it is extremely expensive when it first hits the marketplace.  If you are close to my age, you should remember the first calculator and how expensive they were.  Now, companies GIVE them away...free.

The one thing that jumps out at me as having changed is Mr. Anderson's presentation.  I think this is because it is very simple with no animation; just pictures.  Of course, as with anything, the software has gotten better.  It's also free in many cases, as we have learned in this course.