Computers become more important than partners
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:06 pm
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By Nick Farrell: Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 8:30 AM
A SURVEY has revealed that people are now spending more quality time with their computer than their significant other.
According to Livescience, the survey, conducted for SupportSoft, said that 64 per cent of Americans say they spend more time with their computer than with their significant other. Another 84 per cent said they were more dependent on their computer than they were three years ago.
SupportSoft's Anthony Rodio, the firm’s chief marketing officer, said that the relationship with the computer is as dysfunctional as any sitcom family.
When confronted with a dead computer, 19 per cent admitted to wanting to hurl it out the nearest window, nine per cent felt stranded and alone.
Surprisingly, only 11 per cent swore at the computer. Seven percent did so loudly, three per cent burst into tears and three per cent took out their anger on on inanimate objects. More than 32 per cent said that they shrugged off any computer problems.
Just under half said they would rather help a friend move than deal with a computer problem. A third said they felt more frustration with their computer than they felt three years ago. µ
People still aren't very computer literate I guest. I rather deal with computer problems then help people move.