Author: corwin

Site administrative account, so probably Corwin, Felix or DD-B.

Technology that has been done right–barely

This is a tricky one.  I’m looking for some technology from any time in the last 20 years or so with the following characteristics:

1. It is ubiqutous.

2. It was done right–ie, it’s a good thing they did it THAT way instead of some other way.

3. It is either true or believable that it COULD have been done some other way that wouldn’t be as good.

For example, the 26-key pad on the I-phone makes life better than if everyone had to triple-tap.  Unfortunately, that fails #3.

Any and all suggestions welcome.  Thanks!

LibreOffice Writer Help?

Anyone out there good with LibreOffice Writer?  The process of trying to describe the problem is liable to be long and painful, as I lack the vocabulary and the symptoms are a bit involved.  If there’s anyone who is familiar enough with the beast to help me start the process, I’d appreciate it.  It’s slowing my work down, and that annoys me.

Help. I can't remember my own work.

I”ve just written a scene for my current project in which my viewpoint character goes on a rant about being at peace with one’s self, expressing disdain for the concept.  I finished it, looked at it, and said, “Wait.  I’ve written this already.” Was that my imagination, or did I actually write that scene?  If so, where?  I should look it over to see if this one is different enough, or if I should just scrag it.  If someone more familiar with my work than I am can tell me, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.