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Re:The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than Yo... by scarface74 on Monday September 23, 2019 @12:54AM (#21046008)
There are so many mechanics that will do free or low cost inspections for things like that, why wouldn’t I do that before going on a long trip?

Speaking of which, that’s yet another thing we pay for other people to do. If it’s a trip longer than about five hours we are flying or if we are being cheap and it’s not too far (around 6 to 7 hours) and if possible, taking the MegaBus.

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Re:The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than Yo... by michaelmrose on Monday September 23, 2019 @03:35AM (#21046700)
Going to a mechanic to have your oil level and tire pressure checked sounds like you would spend more time driving than just doing it.

Then there is the fact that about half those places specialize in making up stuff that is wrong with dumb peoples cars to rip them off.

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Re:The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than Yo... by scarface74 on Monday September 23, 2019 @02:23PM (#21051860)
We also fly out of Atlanta - the world’s busiest airport - and live an hour or more away depending on traffic. The calculus between whether it’s worth the hassle to deal with going to the airport, driving, or taking MegaBus changes the calculus considering the ceremony of getting on the plane can take an additional 2-3 hours with travel, security, and getting there early.
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Re:The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than Yo... by smileysteve on Monday September 23, 2019 @11:49AM (#21050006)
It would be great if everybody did this!

Or even rental car companies.

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