Demographics

Dr.G. · Nov 9th, 2002, 09:34 AM

I am curious to know the age demographics of the denizens of ehMacLand. Some of you have grown up with computers your entire lives........some remember the days of black and white TV.........some...........well you get the point. We all know where everywhere is currently living, but what of our ages? I am willing to admit that I was born in 1948 and am 54. This is not meant to label anyone, just a question stemming from curiosity.

Mississauga · Nov 9th, 2002, 09:56 AM

Born in '53 - 1st computer in '97 (late bloomer

) - a PM 8500/180.

CubaMark · Nov 9th, 2002, 10:26 AM

35 (born in '67)

1st computer: Apple II+ in High School, around 1983.

1st home computer: Commodore Vic 20.

2nd home computer: Powerbook 160.

M.

sniper · Nov 9th, 2002, 10:56 AM

17

first computer was an apple IIgs at the age of 4

gordguide · Nov 9th, 2002, 11:35 AM

I was born the same year Sputnik was. My first computer was a Mac Plus (beige) which I bought in 1992 for $175.00. The next fall I bought a Performa 630 and haven't looked back.

Bjornbro · Nov 9th, 2002, 11:36 AM

• Born in '68 (the Summer of Love) St. John's, NL
• Married '98
• Kid on the way, expecting 2/8/03
• Retail business owner, established '95
• First computer purchased was TRS-80 (trash-80)
• Used Macs since 1985 (highschool - autocad, college - QuarkXpress, Illustrator, PhotoShop)
• First Mac purchased was a Mac IIvi
• 5th in line to join ehMac

Dr.G. · Nov 9th, 2002, 12:03 PM

Most interesting demographics. A 37 year spread so far. I fear that I may be the "old man" of the group. Someone told me that I was "over the hill", to which I replied "I can't be over the hill since I have not yet reached the mountain top!"

Bjornbro, you would not recognize St. John's now.
Gorgguide, I was a few days short of my 9th birthday when Sputnik was launched. I still remember going up on the roof of my apartment house in hopes of seeing it go on by.

ehMax · Nov 9th, 2002, 12:28 PM

This Mayor just turned 30. Used to play with Trash 80's at radio shack. Got a Vic 20 for my birthday. (Was jealous of cousin who had C-64). At one time made fun of Mac Plus that was at The Bay computer section. Have been married for over 10 years with 3 kids. (Oldest is 6 years old) That's my demo

Dr.G. · Nov 9th, 2002, 12:32 PM

Mr. Mayor, what say thou to my suggestion to a consulate in NYC?

Did you ever receive the pics of Macdoc's award yesterday? I shall send a better picture of the whale bone carving, in that the face was washed out by the flash.

Bjornbro · Nov 9th, 2002, 02:49 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dr.G.:
Bjornbro, you would not recognize St. John's now.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, I wouldn't recognize it at all, as my family moved three months after I was born. I will one day return for sure to trace my roots.

Newfies, unite!!

Nov 9th, 2002, 09:34 AM	#1
Dr.G. Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Posts: 55,631	I am curious to know the age demographics of the denizens of ehMacLand. Some of you have grown up with computers your entire lives........some remember the days of black and white TV.........some...........well you get the point. We all know where everywhere is currently living, but what of our ages? I am willing to admit that I was born in 1948 and am 54. This is not meant to label anyone, just a question stemming from curiosity. __________________ Dr.G. 14" G4 iBook 15" MacBook Pro (July, 2009) Paix "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain

Nov 9th, 2002, 09:56 AM	#2
Mississauga Honourable Citizen Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,964	Born in '53 - 1st computer in '97 (late bloomer ) - a PM 8500/180. __________________ alec - OFI - *I'm afraid* iMac 24" 2.4GHz C2D, iBook 14" 1.33GHz, iMac 20" G5 1.8GHz

Nov 9th, 2002, 10:26 AM	#3
CubaMark Honourable Citizen Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Zacatecas, México Posts: 6,325	35 (born in '67) 1st computer: Apple II+ in High School, around 1983. 1st home computer: Commodore Vic 20. 2nd home computer: Powerbook 160. M. __________________ Supporting great Canadian software: www.celtx.com Saving the Web from Adobe: ClickToFlash iWork Users: Apple Keynote Users Group

Nov 9th, 2002, 10:56 AM	#4
sniper Full Citizen Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 363	17 first computer was an apple IIgs at the age of 4 __________________ 12" powerbook g4 for os x<br />emac ati graphics for os 9

Nov 9th, 2002, 11:35 AM	#5
gordguide Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 5,202	I was born the same year Sputnik was. My first computer was a Mac Plus (beige) which I bought in 1992 for $175.00. The next fall I bought a Performa 630 and haven't looked back. __________________ "Being an artist doesn't take much, just everything you got. Which means, of course, that as the process is giving you life, it is also bringing you closer to death. But it's no big deal. They are one and the same and cannot be avoided or denied. So when I totally embrace this process, this life/death, and abandon myself to it, I transcend all this gibberish and hang out with the gods. It seems to me that that is worth the price of admission." —Hubert Selby, Jr.

Nov 9th, 2002, 11:36 AM	#6
Bjornbro Member #5 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ontario's South Coast Posts: 2,270	• Born in '68 (the Summer of Love) St. John's, NL • Married '98 • Kid on the way, expecting 2/8/03 • Retail business owner, established '95 • First computer purchased was TRS-80 (trash-80) • Used Macs since 1985 (highschool - autocad, college - QuarkXpress, Illustrator, PhotoShop) • First Mac purchased was a Mac IIvi • 5th in line to join ehMac __________________

Nov 9th, 2002, 12:03 PM	#7
Dr.G. Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Posts: 55,631	Most interesting demographics. A 37 year spread so far. I fear that I may be the "old man" of the group. Someone told me that I was "over the hill", to which I replied "I can't be over the hill since I have not yet reached the mountain top!" Bjornbro, you would not recognize St. John's now. Gorgguide, I was a few days short of my 9th birthday when Sputnik was launched. I still remember going up on the roof of my apartment house in hopes of seeing it go on by. __________________ Dr.G. 14" G4 iBook 15" MacBook Pro (July, 2009) Paix "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain

Nov 9th, 2002, 12:28 PM	#8
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	This Mayor just turned 30. Used to play with Trash 80's at radio shack. Got a Vic 20 for my birthday. (Was jealous of cousin who had C-64). At one time made fun of Mac Plus that was at The Bay computer section. Have been married for over 10 years with 3 kids. (Oldest is 6 years old) That's my demo __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Nov 9th, 2002, 12:32 PM	#9
Dr.G. Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Posts: 55,631	Mr. Mayor, what say thou to my suggestion to a consulate in NYC? Did you ever receive the pics of Macdoc's award yesterday? I shall send a better picture of the whale bone carving, in that the face was washed out by the flash. __________________ Dr.G. 14" G4 iBook 15" MacBook Pro (July, 2009) Paix "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain

Nov 9th, 2002, 02:49 PM	#10
Bjornbro Member #5 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ontario's South Coast Posts: 2,270	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dr.G.: Bjornbro, you would not recognize St. John's now.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually, I wouldn't recognize it at all, as my family moved three months after I was born. I will one day return for sure to trace my roots. Newfies, unite!! __________________

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