Post by unlawflcombatnt on Aug 25, 2011 22:40:17 GMT -6
It never ceases to amaze me how many new contraptions and innovations are added to devices and machines that were already state-of-the-art.
Computers were state-of-the-art over 10 years ago. Every development since that time has been a step backwards. Every development since then has been for the sole purpose of increasing servers' (and Government's) ability to track users, or to increase advertisers ability to reach users with their latest garbage.
But what's set me off most recently is the computerization of washing machines and dryers. I'm currently renting both for my residence in hot-as-hates Central Texas. And these pieces of crap are both computerized disasters, providing worse service than any washer or dryer I've ever used in my entire life.
The problem is not the capacity or power of these devices. The problem is that the functions are controlled by computer (and a moronically stupid one at that).
The state-of-the-art on those devices was reached in the 60's. The washer and dryer my parents had during the 60's is far superior to what I have to this day. Computerization of its functions not only hasn't added anything, it's detracted from the function. Computerization of equipment is another of those "solutions-looking-for-a-problem-to-solve" events.
Now, in our high-tech, over-computerized age, I have a dryer that will melt permanent wrinkles into my clothes, no matter what temperature I set it at. That's because the computer knows better than me what temperature it should bedrying melting my clothes at.
Oh yeah. I can't open the washing machine until it's completely done washing. The computer locks the lid for the entire cycle. If I manage to open the lid anytime before it's finished, it dumps all the water out and starts over from scratch--because of the computerized controls.
Computers and computerization, like any other technology that preceded it, has definite limits on the benefits it can confer. But unlike most other preceding technologies, this fact does not seem to be understood. Computerization is being forced into everything--regardless of whether it is a net + or a net -.
It's typical "change-for-the-sake-of-change" is so many areas.
Computerization of washer/dryers is every bit as non-beneficial as is computerization of medical records. There is no reason, nor has there ever been a reason, to incorporate computer technology into washers & dryers.
Computers were state-of-the-art over 10 years ago. Every development since that time has been a step backwards. Every development since then has been for the sole purpose of increasing servers' (and Government's) ability to track users, or to increase advertisers ability to reach users with their latest garbage.
But what's set me off most recently is the computerization of washing machines and dryers. I'm currently renting both for my residence in hot-as-hates Central Texas. And these pieces of crap are both computerized disasters, providing worse service than any washer or dryer I've ever used in my entire life.
The problem is not the capacity or power of these devices. The problem is that the functions are controlled by computer (and a moronically stupid one at that).
The state-of-the-art on those devices was reached in the 60's. The washer and dryer my parents had during the 60's is far superior to what I have to this day. Computerization of its functions not only hasn't added anything, it's detracted from the function. Computerization of equipment is another of those "solutions-looking-for-a-problem-to-solve" events.
Now, in our high-tech, over-computerized age, I have a dryer that will melt permanent wrinkles into my clothes, no matter what temperature I set it at. That's because the computer knows better than me what temperature it should be
Oh yeah. I can't open the washing machine until it's completely done washing. The computer locks the lid for the entire cycle. If I manage to open the lid anytime before it's finished, it dumps all the water out and starts over from scratch--because of the computerized controls.
Computers and computerization, like any other technology that preceded it, has definite limits on the benefits it can confer. But unlike most other preceding technologies, this fact does not seem to be understood. Computerization is being forced into everything--regardless of whether it is a net + or a net -.
It's typical "change-for-the-sake-of-change" is so many areas.
Computerization of washer/dryers is every bit as non-beneficial as is computerization of medical records. There is no reason, nor has there ever been a reason, to incorporate computer technology into washers & dryers.