That's the name of a book that crossed my desk a couple of weeks ago. The title made me laugh, but , as I read through the book, I found myself nodding in agreement with the author, Jack Bellis, of Wayne.
Computers really do stink.
They're too difficult to learn and use, they lock up and break down too often, and they cost too much. Sure, PCs and Macs provide us with enormous capabilities. But trying to tap into that richness can leave you sitting on the floor, holding big clumps of hair you've yanked from your head. I've pointed out in recent columns the problems Packard Bell has been having in making quality machines and in supporting them effectively. It has the worst quality and service record of the major manufacturers, but the industry as a whole needs to clean up its act.