I think that his statements were matter of fact and mostly true. While the baby boomers do know how to use computers and can handle their own for the most part. I'd also say that the knowledge gained by growing up with those tools just isn't there. It doesn't seem as intuitive to them.

I think that a chart like this would show a similar trend if it was geared toward exposure to computers and aptitude.

Now this is just a hypothesis based on data that I've seen and I'd be open to a study that shows the opposite.

Also, big buttons are just a logical step, I know that my dad loves anything with big buttons because it doesn't strain his eyes or take as steady a hand. And some day I'm going to want the same thing.

Assuming that age doesn't affect our ability to see and interact with tools it just ridiculous. Hacker News is not a place for people to bury their heads in the sand.

Apologies, I didn't mean it to be patronizing (which I suppose just makes it that much more so).

My point is that most people I've come across in my grandparent's generation can barely use a computer without significant coaching/training. Maybe there are troves of people over the age of 70 out there with astounding computer literacy, but I don't think this is that controversial of a statement.

For my parent's generation, it seems that the majority of them have basic fluency (can browse the internet, use office applications, email, etc).

Tablets start looking like a great alternative as people age. They are portable, have simpler/more intuitive UI (both thanks to touch and because the apps are more constrained), easier to maintain (less to screw up), etc.

Which statement do you disagree with so strongly?

So explain why and add information rather than whining. This isn't Reddit.

Have you read much Hacker News?