Happy Days are Here Again.....

I the new owner of this: Of course I am not exactly sure what all of these means, but here is my new machine in all of its glory:

Inspiron 1520, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz 2M L2 Cache
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1440x900)
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for I1520
Microsoft Windows XP Home Service Pack 2, English
XP DELL RESOURCE ,BACK-UP DVD 1520
Media Direct 3.5

Image Restore
Windows Media Player 10
Internet Search and Portal
Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
Icon Consolidation Application
DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Roxio Creator DE 10
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
McAfee Security 9.0, 3-Year Subscription, for Dell Inspiron / Dimension
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1520
1 Year Limited Warranty
Soft Contracts - Banctec
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Adobe Premier Elements 4.0 and Photoshop Elements 6.0 Software,DIXV English
Jet Black color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
You have chosen a Windows XP System
DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
To activate your online backup account, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online

I am not sure what makes me happier, me getting my new computer or no longer having to share a computer with D!! I love the man with all my heart but certain things are not meant to be shared and computers are one of them. I like having all my favorites right where I want them, and my files organized as they need to be, etc. Not to mention I can get on line whenever I want and not have to worry about interfering with his work.

When did all of this happen, when did having a computer become a necessity? Back in my day (I know I sound like I am a thousand years old) it was a big deal if a family had a computer in there house and if they did and it could access the internet you thought they were really important. Now people (when I say people I include myself) often have several computers/laptops in their homes and no one still uses dial up, do they? I can't believe how times are changing- what next, people will be accessing the internet via their cell phones (wait, I do that now) okay so really, what next?