Computer Polyamory?
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fluffymarkHow much do you love your computer?
Apparently, most people are computer monogamous. This is not what I expected. True, I know more that a few of you that are so infatuated with your electronic friend that you take your computer to bed with you at night (you know who you are...), but most people, at least from what I've seen, are sluts when it comes to using computers. I'll love them and leave them, and use several at once. I'm actually typing this on![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
snow_leopard's Elvira. Many people pay to enjoy the prostitutes at computer brothels (Internet Cafes) on a frequent basis. On the other hand, most people name their computers, and some even have pet names for their favourite machines. It's all wonderfully sweet. :)
Am curious to find out how loyal people are to their computers, and how jealous they get if other people use them. Also interested to know what names people call their machines - so what do your call your computer(s), and why? :)
Despite living in London, my flat is a nice short 10 minutes walk from the edge of Epping Forest. Today I wandered into the forest for the first time this year, and delighted in all the signs of nature around me. It was overwhelmingly pretty, especially as one wanders deeper and deeper into the darker bits of the forest. The trees all have fresh new spring leaves growing, and underfoot was still the fallen leaves of last autumn. Birdsong cheered from above, and squirrels danced from tree to tree, while ducks and fishies splashed in the lake. Brambles spiked my way several times, but I know these will have juicy berries and blackcurrents for me to nibble on later in the summer, so I don't mind the thorns. It was all exceedingly pleasant, and I want to find people to go picnic there with in the coming months.
Apparently, most people are computer monogamous. This is not what I expected. True, I know more that a few of you that are so infatuated with your electronic friend that you take your computer to bed with you at night (you know who you are...), but most people, at least from what I've seen, are sluts when it comes to using computers. I'll love them and leave them, and use several at once. I'm actually typing this on
snow_leopard's Elvira. Many people pay to enjoy the prostitutes at computer brothels (Internet Cafes) on a frequent basis. On the other hand, most people name their computers, and some even have pet names for their favourite machines. It's all wonderfully sweet. :)Am curious to find out how loyal people are to their computers, and how jealous they get if other people use them. Also interested to know what names people call their machines - so what do your call your computer(s), and why? :)
Despite living in London, my flat is a nice short 10 minutes walk from the edge of Epping Forest. Today I wandered into the forest for the first time this year, and delighted in all the signs of nature around me. It was overwhelmingly pretty, especially as one wanders deeper and deeper into the darker bits of the forest. The trees all have fresh new spring leaves growing, and underfoot was still the fallen leaves of last autumn. Birdsong cheered from above, and squirrels danced from tree to tree, while ducks and fishies splashed in the lake. Brambles spiked my way several times, but I know these will have juicy berries and blackcurrents for me to nibble on later in the summer, so I don't mind the thorns. It was all exceedingly pleasant, and I want to find people to go picnic there with in the coming months.
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Date: 2004-04-25 05:15 pm (UTC)I'm pretty mych PC-monogamous; I pretty much stick to just Servalan. I very rarely touch Gan, because everything I need to do, I can do so much easier and quicker with Servalan. And yes, I have taken her to bed with me before now; when I was living in Winchmore Hill, there were a couple of times when I was very ill and unable to get out of bed, so Servalan kept me occupied.
I do borrow David's PC when I'm in Walthamstow, but to be honest I do actually prefer to bring Servalan with me and just hook her up to his household network. However, I'm not a jealous owner and I do allow guests to use her. This is another reason for wanting to build Orac however - I want to have at least one spare machine so that when guests come over they can have internet access regardless of whether I am online or not.
I've never used an internet café in my life however; I have no idea how they work! I'd far rather take Servalan and go warchalking...!
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Date: 2004-04-25 06:26 pm (UTC)I'll be building a new computer for myself soon (yes, I know i've sid this for ages, but this time it'll actually happen). Jellyfish is showing her age a bit, sadly, but my plan is not to retire her but turn her into a general server and spare machine for guests. I'll then build a shiny new machine (yet to be named) and use that as my everyday computer. :)