This is the coolest software ever. I am actually writing this on my brand new, sweet iMac, but the screen looks like a CRT from the 80′s (or maybe before but I’m too young to know about that stuff). The software is called WriteRoom. I don’t really know how to use it yet or where I got it from but I remember seeing something that said it eliminates all distractions – and no kidding, it does. My screen is black except for this little green box that is the cursor moving along producing little green letters as my fingers dance across the keyboard. Okay I agree I’m a total klutz, so maybe they’re tripping, not dancing.
So that’s why I am here now, since the format made me want to type a blog entry, sans distractions. I am realizing now as I type this on a completely blank screen that all the little icons that peer out at me from behind whatever window I’m working in, and even the picture on my desktop, can be a distraction to trying to write. Evidently that is the purpose of this word processor. No frills, no distractions.
The only drawback I can see so far is that you have to have bionic vision to see this teeny tiny little print on the screen. There must be a way to change it. I’ll go seek that out, in the meantime: g’night everyone.
I’m back. I have not figured out how to leave this screen and save my work. If I leave now and don’t figure out how to save first, well you know what that means.
Since you’re still reading this……….. that means I figured it out.
Yep – that’s the one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAcEzhQ7oqA
Does this link work? Watch a few minutes until they get to the computer part….I think this is what you mean.
I totally know what you are talking about! It’s what we used to use years ago. Think back to War Games, iirc that’s like the screen they had in that movie…? Anyway, I know what you mean! Miss you all! Send Jaden lots of hugs and kisses from Aunt Tina.
Oh wow, yes, I vaguely remember those screens…..I think I like these better.
p.s. I’m glad to see at least Jaden’s grandparents are reading this.
Wow so not everyone remembers those computer screens they had way back when? They were AWFUL compared to what we have now, but they were free of distractions. No widgets. No desktop picture. No wallpaper. No screensaver. Just a black screen with a blinking green rectangle for a cursor. Ah the memories.
You seem to have too much time to play with electronics – heh heh. See you Sunday. I also do not know what you are talking about but love to hear from you. Love, Mom
I was able to read it, so yes you figured it out, however, I have no idea what you are talking about…