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Respectfully, I couldn’t disagree more. I have younger family members who I’ve setup windows pc’s for, replacing CB’s and they definitely don’t fit the ‘techni

Respectfully, I couldn’t disagree more. I have younger family members who I’ve setup windows pc’s for, replacing CB’s and they definitely don’t fit the ‘technically interested mould’ and they’re digging deep and even asking ‘what’s this black box thing?’. It was cmd and they’re now, among other things, playing around with commands for fun… it’s great to see but I’m waiting on the call to come fix their busted machine anytime soon.

WheelsAtLarge 3y ago
It's still the minority. People are interested in what they like whatever that might be. Kids that want to understand the nitty gritty of computers have and will always be a minority. For those that want to learn more, they have the option of looking it up on the web to expand their knowledge. It has never been easier.
- tivert 3y ago
  >>> I am not sure how this has anything to do with Chomebooks. Those who dig into a technical system are always going to be the minority. I also drive a car, but have little understanding of what makes it go vroom. > It's still the minority. People are interested in what they like whatever that might be. Kids that want to understand the nitty gritty of computers have and will always be a minority. For those that want to learn more, they have the option of looking it up on the web to expand their knowledge. It has never been easier. You're being too binary. The issue isn't whether it's a minority or not (which you seem to be focused on), it's how big that minority is. The issue with Chromebooks is they provide extra hurdles to digging deeper, and that's going to discourage some kids at the margins or that minority.
Ferret7446 3y ago
That is extremely biased anecdata. People around you, especially family members and friends, are much more likely to share your technical interest. If you leave your bubble, you'll find that the "average" student couldn't give fewer shits.

WheelsAtLarge 3y ago

It's still the minority. People are interested in what they like whatever that might be. Kids that want to understand the nitty gritty of computers have and will always be a minority. For those that want to learn more, they have the option of looking it up on the web to expand their knowledge. It has never been easier.

tivert 3y ago
>>> I am not sure how this has anything to do with Chomebooks. Those who dig into a technical system are always going to be the minority. I also drive a car, but have little understanding of what makes it go vroom. > It's still the minority. People are interested in what they like whatever that might be. Kids that want to understand the nitty gritty of computers have and will always be a minority. For those that want to learn more, they have the option of looking it up on the web to expand their knowledge. It has never been easier. You're being too binary. The issue isn't whether it's a minority or not (which you seem to be focused on), it's how big that minority is. The issue with Chromebooks is they provide extra hurdles to digging deeper, and that's going to discourage some kids at the margins or that minority.

Ferret7446 3y ago

That is extremely biased anecdata. People around you, especially family members and friends, are much more likely to share your technical interest. If you leave your bubble, you'll find that the "average" student couldn't give fewer shits.