Last night was the first day of ITSC with David Pogue delivering the keynote – what a great presentation. He warned us about trying to predict the future of technology. What a very true statement. I remember when I was flunking out of Tulane University and wanted change my major from eletrical engineering (hardware) to computer science (software). I really loved my first programming class and I was tearing up my Apple IIE (remember it was 1984) My dad was very much opposed to it. I remember is words well ” there is not going to be a need for software.” And as a foolish 18 year old who never bucked his father I listened to him. I never became an electrical engineer, finding my calling as a teacher and as a principal instead. But I can’t help but think what could have been.
Today’s long session for me was entitled “Everything Google”. I am convinced that Google will someday rule the world and we will all be better off. Is Google the best thing out there or what? Lynn Lary did a fantastic job leading us through some of the cool tools, gadgets and features Google offers. Why any IT dept. would block Google is beyond me.
I hate to tell you this dad but you were wrong. Web 2.0 has taken over and it is all because of software (with a little hardware thrown in for good measure).
