But what your dad considers programming and what is considered programming by today’s standards are so drastically different that your point is moot.

And that’s one such example of the very disparity that being discussed.

Oh yes, house “underwater” as well.

The problem for us is not the mechanics of getting around a computer or the internet. There really do not seem to be well-integrated solutions that help with coordination and automation. We do not need more social sites that improve on Facebook or Flickr.

I think there are other populations not being well-served as well. They are large sub-groups that have niche needs. Aspiring entrepreneurs should keep their eyes open.

Great post.

I’m a bit shocked at the lack of respect younger people show “older people”. And yes I have seen it in hiring, but I’m ok with that.

In the tech world I get the sense that they can’t be bothered by what has come before them. “Its different for us…” They don’t want to hear it. They want to reinvent the wheel and so did I. Eventually after being told many times I realized they were right.

One explanation is that respect for elders is learned and is taught to children by their parents. Perhaps in broken homes there is less opportunity, and the fad of single parents trying to be best friends with their children rather then parents add to this.

Its scares me as I age.

possible product opportunity, just by relabeling.