Computers have marked their presence in our lives so badly that it’s next to impossible to live to without computer. On March 24th, we celebrate Shutdown Day to experiment is we can cope up without computer for a day. So far 12, 480 (at the time of post) have pledged to go without computer for a day. 1847 said they can’t. What about you?
It’s going to be hard, but I’m sure this day will make a big impact, atleast economically. March 24th falls on Saturday, so if you use computer in your office, perhaps you could take a day off. For me, it’s impossible to live without a computer near me.
If you’re wondering to do something else with your laptop, then this video will help you out. Mark 24th March on your calendar.
Update: I didn’t have coffee this morning, so I absurdly posted that March 24th is tomorrow. Sorry for the error
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wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
March 24 isn’t tomorrow… Tomorrow is Feb 24th
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
Sachin: Hehe.. Somethings I get so silly, I came to know abt those errors just after I posted the entry. I wonder how you came to know abt it.
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
Does that mean it is tomorrow or March 24th?
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
Bryan: Sorry for the typo, I mean march 24th. I got confused because tomorrow is 24th and tomorrow is Saturday as well
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
well according to me it very difficult but i dont find reson of doing it….we made computers for our own use only.
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
Its not for me . I cant live without it for a day man ..
wrote, on February 23rd, 2007
Damn! I’m working that day and I need computers for the stock system.
wrote, on February 24th, 2007
I’m sticking to my PC
wrote, on February 24th, 2007
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wrote, on February 24th, 2007
As a full time Internet marketer with over 500 websites I have to say I am addicted to the net.
I just cannot imagine life without it. I absolutely love getting up each day and doing what I do and figure there are a lot worse things I could be addicted to
wrote, on February 24th, 2007
I cant leave without my computer even for 1 day…
Its Really a tough think to do.
wrote, on February 25th, 2007
What a coincidence. I actually went today entirely without touching the computer. We had a huge party last night and I was in calcutta. and came back at 2 in the morning. Went to calcutta again today. My system was on but does this count for me. I am trying to set an uptime record. My comp hasn’t been shut down for two weeks and want to make it reach 4. I’ll have to reinstall vista after 30 days
wrote, on February 25th, 2007
Anirudh: Initially even I wrongly interpreted it for 24th Feb, but the day is on March 24th (not Feb). Honestly, even I went without computer yesterday because I had to travel all the way from Mangalore to Chennai
wrote, on April 16th, 2008
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