Computers used to be fun. I used to use Windows 9x, and it was unstable as hell, and you kept having to lean over backwards to get things to work. Then I used b
The author reflects on the shift from early computing, characterized by unstable but fun experiences with systems like Windows 9x and early Linux, to the current landscape. They lament that modern computing, while more stable, is dominated by "evil corporations" and forced usage, making it less enjoyable and more of a fight against pervasive negative influences. This has led to a disillusionment with Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS), which the author once embraced for its principles and enjoyment but now finds frustrating. AI
IMPACT Reflects on the changing nature of computing, moving from user-driven fun to corporate control, impacting user experience.