A website which is down when you need it most.
A broadband connection that gets disconnected without warning.
A mobile phone network that replies after two hours to a cricket score enquiry, well after the match is over and the news bulletins are filed.
An ATM that asks you to return after three hours.
An ATM that forces you to walk a few KM. in hot afternoon sun to draw money at another ATM so that you may have your lunch.
That's what technology is.
We live in a great era. Go celebrate with your outdated mobile phone!
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March 29, 2006 at 9:11 pm
adarsh
Then chuck the technology..
Don’t use the ATM.. go to the bank; don’t sms for scores.. walk to the nearest BPL showroom and stand outside and peek at the televisions on display; don’t use the web.. use the Indian Postal service..
I guess not, huh.
The technology does not need you, you need the technology.
March 29, 2006 at 9:37 pm
Ravi Kalaga
Adarsh: Wah! Kya baat hai?
Chaitu: Orei, tinnava leda?
March 29, 2006 at 11:34 pm
Atlantean
Adarsh, yes I need the technology. I’m dissatisfied with the quality of the technology we get to use here.
1. Dont use the ATM and go to the bank?
I use my dad’s debit card.
2. How can I be in front of a BPL showroom when I’m in class??
3. The Indian Postal Service vs. The Internet?? Hahaha! Whaat are you taaalking myaan!
Ravi, yup thinna. Em thinnano adagaku. Edo boring stuff.
March 30, 2006 at 2:43 am
deepti
Technology is invented by people.
Well, people lack professionalism.