dBase

A long time ago I used to train people on creating and using computer databases.  I was remembering with fondness the magical interface that was a key feature of dBase II.  All later incarnations of dBase had a more involved menu structure and a variety of display options available - such is progress :)

Anyway - I thought it would be interesting for anyone who might accidentally stumble across this blog, to show an example of 'real' computing back in the days...

A quick image search didn't show anything of use so I will have to recreate the fun using Paint...

dBase II dot prompt

Yes - the rather sexy 'dot' prompt.  How incredibly cool was that as a designed interface?

Flocking

I have a vague recollection of a Six Million Dollar Man episode which somehow ended with the stars surrounded by sheep and someone saying in quite a deliberate manner "Get the flock out of here".

At the time I knew this was quite risque and amusing even though I wasn't 100% certain why.

Anyways, I find it quite amusing how the term 'flock' is used within religion (especially christianity) and I am equally surprised at how people accept it.

It is a derogatory term if you give it any thought at all.  The flock are the sheep being guided and cared for by the 'good shepherd'.

Sheep are of course generally well looked after, fleeced regularly and eventually eaten.

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