What would the computer be without the internet?

Many people give credit to Bill Gates for the end device called the computer. But I don't think it would be nearly as useful without the network nearly all of them connect to. Without the network, there would be no email, no blogs, no online banking, etc. On the other hand what would the internet be without Microsoft? Well we had UNIX before we had Windows. In fact we still have UNIX, but I'll concede Windows had a huge marketing affect on the whole scene. I think Bill sped up the development of both the UNIX/Linux OS's as well as the dependence on the internet. But if he hadn't done it, it would have come sooner or later. Thanks anyway Mr. Gates!

I'm not dead yet

I've been really busy. I built a bunk bed last weekend. Then this weekend I went to the Cheesecake factory, the Childrens Museum and replaced the starter in the Corolla. That's the 3rd starter I've replaced in my life, it was also the most difficult. They really had to get creative with how to attach this part in such a cramped configuration. I had to use a mirror just to see if I had the socket over the head of one of the bolts. By 1:30 AM Sunday morning my back and legs were very sore, but the job was done. Yeah! Now that it's done, it seems like the engine still struggles a little to turn over... and the starter passed the test at Auto Zone, but the guy said it was still pretty weak and should probably be replaced anyway. So maybe the problem was with the 6 year old battery or the alternator. I just want the problem resolved before we go to Chicago later this month.