What would you be doing if the computer or internet had not been invented?

That's a really good question. Me? I'd be probably typing, or watching TV, or reading, or swimming. A few of my favorite things to do besides using the computer.

i guess if no internet i would find more time for reading ,sporting and inspiration

Yes, I think we are all guilty of taking the computer and internet for granted, do you realize how many people go crazy when they lose the internet connection for an hour for example, or people going cold turkey without it! I would be spending more time reading or watching television. Before the internet I used to write a lot of poetry and short stories, but now I never do that creative stuff any more. Yes I am addicted to the internet and my computer!

oh i can not even think about it , i mean living without computer is really difficult for us but look at people on 100 years ago i think they were happy too

Perhaps I'd just play the guitar...and I guess wouldn't have been a computer engineer then...hmmm, yikes!

Oh, Caribe, I just love the use of the computer. Before I purchased my own I would visit the public library and use theirs. But that got old quick. But I love the computer. I can email, fax, instant message,copy dvds, cds, movies, books, listen to my favorite music watch dvds and movies. I can make posters and greeting cards, and calendars. Wow the list just goes on and on. And another thing I can make my own movies and print out pictures. I don't have to go to a professional photo company anymore. I don't have to visit the post office as much. I could use my web cam to view others and while viewing I can talk with them. Also I can sell them over the computer.

We have become used to computers and the internet caribe, but I can also remember the days long before either of them was ever thought of. Some of the things I did in the pre-computer, pre-internet days I still do today, although not as much obviously. If there was no internet or computers, then I would be reading - and despite these two "new" inventions I still do that every day anyway - because we can never learn enough and one way to learn is to read. Also embroidery, but that is not done as much now although I still enjoy it, despite the fact that I now need glasses and a strong light to see it properly. LOL Hand written letters to some of my older friends, and I still do that with them anyway, as I find it much more personal than sending an email. That might be my age and thought process though. There are other friends of course who I keep in contact with through emails as well as phone of course. I would probably spend much more time sorting out my old stamp collection than I am at present, and it is in quite a mess now. Definately more time spent on cooking, although only when our son was home. With just my husband and I there is no point in cooking large meals, desserts etc - they are not too good for our waistlines, so best to avoid them, but our son is more fit and active than we are. :) Watching Television of course, but although I have never been a big fan of it there are still some programs that I do enjoy watching. I am sure that if we didn't have a computer or the internet, then I could easily find a few more programs that I would enjoy. Personally there would be a lot of things that I could do if I didn't have the computer and internet. I can honestly say that when we are travelling I actually do a number of things that I have mentioned here. Although I have taken my old laptop with me in the past, I seldom got on the internet while away. Maybe if I had a better, i.e. new and faster, model laptop then I would get online more often but that is subjective really.

Hi carib I have missed seeing here lately. any about not having a computer. I would be doing more reading I always injoyed reading. I probably would be watching more tv to wich probably is not very good. I would be going to the library more often which could be a good thing.

Well I am old enough to remember life without a computer and I would be doing what I did then. Watching more TV, reading, going out clubbing, writing letters and talking on the phone for hours. I am so glad the computer was invented though. It has been a fun ride and I am just happy to have been a part of watching it come to life!

I would probably be spending alot of time at the library. My kids homework is so complex to me, that I need a source to get information to help them, especially math. Without the Internet I would have to go to the library almost everyday.

I would have more free time. I also do one stroke...and more time here means less time painting. Of course, I do have a wealth of knowledge at my finger tips, so I think the internet as made me a better educated person. I wouldn't write letters, I would use the phone.

maybe..im looking for a new one to how to waste my time..shoppings..cookings..boys of course..i think i have so many free time to spent..hayz..i think that is so boring..i think if is no computer..there is no television..cables..there are many gadgets are not invented

may be watching tv or outing or swimming anything to kill time. http://bash.reallifelog.com

Life would have been slow, we'll be writing letters and life would have been slow, but we'd be not as stressed as we are now (mainly for people who use computers and internet in their business)

My house would probably be a lot cleaner, I would read more, play more games with the kids, cook more, get more sleep at night.

I would've probably been writing with my pen and papers, and wish for someday people would read what i wanted to say to the world. Uh, thank god there's internet and the thing called "blog".

Life could be pleasing and calmness be prevail every where, no need to worry for the parents about the _ornity of their children world could be soooo good !

that idea never occur to me. i really don't think i will be satisfy with technology if there aren't any computer. computer nowadays, are necessity of life. I don't think people will be more productive if there aren't any computer around to help them.

i think i have a lot of free time..i think so my hobby change..maybe it become shopping or hanging with my friends..

I guess id be playing more football...maybe be super at it ...for the Professionals maybe..but id be darker coz its really sunny here in the philippines..maybe id be going out often...id be a different person..go to bars and places i dont really enjoy. id be watching tv more...maybe be in a band hehe...anything that would not get me bored..hehe...it sounds that the internet has stopped me from doing alot of things..but i dont mind..i dont cause too much trouble this way.. i guess i would have become a doctor instead of a graduate of computer science hehe...