Even though our computers are now better than 15 years ago, they still malfunction 11%–20% of the time, a new study from the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University concludes. The researchers behind the study therefore find that there are major gains to be achieved for society by rethinking the systems and involving users more in their development.
We are wasting up to 20% of our time with bronze problems.
– Some grumpy dude circa 3300 BC
Must be the crappy copper from Ea-nāṣir
This. We used to waste time repairing the mechanical things when we could have been planting, or wasting time dealing with plant blights and livestock woes when we could have been hunting for wild game.
Some people still do. Fuck Jhon Deere.
Hack John Deere. And hoist the Jolly Roger when you get it working again!