Originally Posted by squarerigger
I have no hard data to support what I am about to say but only what I have observed. Most of the folks I come into contact with have very little understanding of the electronic gadgets they own - camera, cell phone, ipod, gps, etc. I find this gets worse the older the folks are. Not a hit on us old timers as I am an old timer. The younger generation seems to be more willing to experiment with the "gadgets" and get more out of them. I also find most folks just don't bother to read the instruction manuals that come with the gadgets. I have to agree most of the manuals a pitiful at best.
Anyway, I don't think it is a british thing anymore than any other nationality. Just my two cents worth - now I will slink off and do what us old guys do - take a nap and worry about reading the instruction manual some time when I have nothing better to do.
Gary
I read Borland's C++ manuals (14" over 7 books) cover-to-cover. People call me a geek, but they also call me for help.