There are a couple of sayings I find myself sharing again and again. I'm sure others have said these things, but I think I made them up.
It strikes me that they show a bit of a Luddite streak... even though I'm no Luddite, at least in my own mind (says the guy who has a slide rule on his desk).
So I've decided to call them Ludd's Laws. (Luddites are named after Ned Ludd... google it.)
Ludd's First Law:
Never buy Version 1.0 of anything.
Ludd's Second Law:
Stop chasing new/cheap. Buy quality. Buy it once. Keep it forever.
Ludd's Third Law:
It doesn't matter how cool the tech is if you never use it.
Ludd's Fourth Law:
If it's not there, it can't break.
Ludd's Fifth Law:
Technology always fails you when you need it most.
Ludd's Sixth Law:
Newer is not necessarily better.
Ludd's Seventh Law:
It's possible to have too many bells and whistles.
Ludd's Eighth Law:
If you need to keep referring to the user manual, the device is probably too complicated.
Ludd's Ninth Law:
There is value in adopting technology that you understand.
Ludd's Tenth Law:
Moving parts designed to be serviced are a sign of quality.
Ludd's Eleventh Law:
Electronic technology becomes useless long before it wears out. The reverse is true of mechanical devices.
Ludd's Twelfth Law:
Any information that relies on technology for storage will effectively cease to exist once that technology becomes obsolete.
Looking for suggestions to add to the list. Criteria: Any suggested law must reflect a devotion to common sense, simplicity, proven value, and substance over form.
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