clarentine | The marvels of technology, sort of

For any of you wondering just exactly what effect the continuing economic woes and shortfalls in state budgets are having, here’s a data point.

Recently, Gmail upgraded its interface. I’m sure this has a number of benefits. At this point, however, it has been hard to tell, because on my dayjob computer I’ve been reduced to a basic HTML version. Gmail kindly informs me that this is because it no longer supports my antiquated browser – “Upgrade to a modern browser,” it suggests. Heh. I work for the state, people. It’s a given that we’ll be behind technologically.

What am I using on this dayjob computer? Internet Explorer 7, together with Windows XP and Office 2003.

What’s that? Isn’t this 2011? Why, so it is.

You’ll enjoy this, too. We’re going to be getting new computers in December. Those computers will have Windows 7 and Office 2007.

Hey, I’m still gaining four years. >:-)

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We had an honest-to-goodness snow shower this morning as I was putting the dogs out one last time before coming to work. The way it looks out my window right now, I would not at all be surprised to hear it’s snowing still/again at home. Yay, November! I’m pulling for you, baby.