I had an old man that had trouble using computers, always getting viruses and what not. I installed Ubuntu to head off a lot of these problem but he refused to use it. He wouldn't even let it boot all the way up. He saw the splash screen and just turned it off. Next thing I know I got a request to appear in court in the mail and had to defend my actions to a judge that was just as ignorant of computers.
I actually lost the law suit but was able to get the court to agree that my punishment was going to be to set the machine back like it was. In my book that's not a loss. It's what I wanted to do from the start if he didn't like it.
After that I refuse to do anything for anyone that isn't paying me. No more favors, if any friends, neighbors or family want their computers fixed they can take it to a shop and pay to have it fixed.
Something a lot of computer techs need to learn to do. When someone asks of you can fix their problem recite, "I really don't know that much about computers."
I say this in the mirror from time to time.
I'm glad there are a bunch of kids sitting in the basements with nothing better to do than this. If it wasn't for them, I'd be the one in my basement stirring up trouble.
"Comcast's COO, Steve Burke, recently urged the TV industry to find ways to "get consumers to change" rather than figure out better methods to cater to demand."
This is the mentality of every boss I've ever had.
I was just thinking it won't be long before the interpretation of the term fraud site is twisted into something else.
We all know how the government handles the interpretation of laws. Just look at the tax code.
Sometimes Slashdot is the next best thing to a bot net.
The next story will pop up and the traffic will drop.
Also I've gotten tons of these letters and never have they followed through on their threat. You'll probably see this fade away once they realize how silly it is.
I've noticed that you see large companies do this and to me it's almost like there is so little going on in the legal department if Joe Lawyer doesn't come up with something fast, he'll find himself facing the "Bobs" and trying to explain why he's here and what he does.
Slackware is like that girl with black fingernails that thinks you're an idiot. You say nice things to her over the following months because deep down inside you're a good person and you don't want everyone hating you. You pick her book up for her when she drops it. You point out something interesting she might not have known. You stand next to her and make fun of some prettier girl that she hates and get a smile out of her. Later on after the months go buy she walks by and flicks you in the ear and giggles. Then you know, she doesn't hate you anymore.
My life insurance is going to cover this. I'm looking forward to waking up in a world that is so different I can barely function. Oh wait, that's just like now.
I've been in IT for 10 years now and so far I've contemplated suicide twice. I've watched my lunch break go from 1 hour to eat while you work. Taking a break now is stopping what you are doing here and go over there to explain to our accountant's cousin why she can't use Magic Jack with AOL.
Keeping up with the latest and greatest technologies is a joke to everyone that's around you. Even though it's your job to understand this equipment and if we need to upgrade. All the other IT people you've met have an ego the size of VY Canis Majoris. Their life is so much better than yours even though when you hang out with them they can't afford anywhere you want to eat. Also usually their talent is watered down and forget having a conversation about anything other than computers.
Finding a new job is a joke. Most online "job sites" are just phishing for resumes that have your social security number and other personal information. Any legitimate jobs have a line forming at the door of applicants. Those jobs are usually a start up that will be around until the owners' loan money runs out. If you ask if there is any room for advancement they feed you a line like "You're already on the top in that position." Meaning you are stuck where you are at until they go belly up.
Any ideas your boss or whoever is over you comes up with is usually stupid. Cost cutting and other business BS has left you to complete projects that aren't going to work by impossible deadlines.
You only come to work because their internet is a little faster than what you got at home. Working most of the time has cause you to lose touch with friends and some family. You find yourself like a zombie getting up everyday to go to work. You can't wait until the weekend but it takes more than 2 days to recuperate. You read this article on Slashdot and find an avenue to vent. Only to have that temporary escape rudely broken by the question "Hey dude, can you see why my PC be glitchen up?"
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I hope there's a Scottish man screaming "WE NEED MORE POWER CAPTAIN!"
I had an old man that had trouble using computers, always getting viruses and what not. I installed Ubuntu to head off a lot of these problem but he refused to use it. He wouldn't even let it boot all the way up. He saw the splash screen and just turned it off. Next thing I know I got a request to appear in court in the mail and had to defend my actions to a judge that was just as ignorant of computers. I actually lost the law suit but was able to get the court to agree that my punishment was going to be to set the machine back like it was. In my book that's not a loss. It's what I wanted to do from the start if he didn't like it. After that I refuse to do anything for anyone that isn't paying me. No more favors, if any friends, neighbors or family want their computers fixed they can take it to a shop and pay to have it fixed. Something a lot of computer techs need to learn to do. When someone asks of you can fix their problem recite, "I really don't know that much about computers." I say this in the mirror from time to time.
I'm glad there are a bunch of kids sitting in the basements with nothing better to do than this. If it wasn't for them, I'd be the one in my basement stirring up trouble.
"Comcast's COO, Steve Burke, recently urged the TV industry to find ways to "get consumers to change" rather than figure out better methods to cater to demand." This is the mentality of every boss I've ever had.
I was just thinking it won't be long before the interpretation of the term fraud site is twisted into something else. We all know how the government handles the interpretation of laws. Just look at the tax code.
Jesus told me that green energy is bad.
Sometimes Slashdot is the next best thing to a bot net. The next story will pop up and the traffic will drop. Also I've gotten tons of these letters and never have they followed through on their threat. You'll probably see this fade away once they realize how silly it is. I've noticed that you see large companies do this and to me it's almost like there is so little going on in the legal department if Joe Lawyer doesn't come up with something fast, he'll find himself facing the "Bobs" and trying to explain why he's here and what he does.
Sole proprietors aren't exempt.
If the pirate bay is incorporated then no one working there can be held responsible. Only the business can be sued. I'm not sure if they are.
Vista was the "New Coke" of OS's. Now we're back to "Classic Coke".
I try to tell people this but they can SEE the improvements and how much better it works.
If rubbing frozen dirt in my crotch is wrong, I don't want to be right.
And it hardly ever snows here.
In the future we'll all live on Google's server.
I can't tell the difference between Astro Boy and Mega Man.
HIYO!
Slackware is like that girl with black fingernails that thinks you're an idiot. You say nice things to her over the following months because deep down inside you're a good person and you don't want everyone hating you. You pick her book up for her when she drops it. You point out something interesting she might not have known. You stand next to her and make fun of some prettier girl that she hates and get a smile out of her. Later on after the months go buy she walks by and flicks you in the ear and giggles. Then you know, she doesn't hate you anymore.
or The Single, meaning single screen. Or maybe TS means The S***.
I know what I want for Christmas, too bad I'll probably have to buy it for myself.
In San Fransisco they put robot gerbils in your colon.
They look the same, you even get an "athletic" t-shirt with something about windows genuine advantage printed on it.
My life insurance is going to cover this. I'm looking forward to waking up in a world that is so different I can barely function. Oh wait, that's just like now.
They don't just use those telescopes to look into the Heavens you know.
A bunch of secret agents that are getting laid or a bunch of science geeks with lab coats and pocket protectors? I mean come on!
I've been in IT for 10 years now and so far I've contemplated suicide twice. I've watched my lunch break go from 1 hour to eat while you work. Taking a break now is stopping what you are doing here and go over there to explain to our accountant's cousin why she can't use Magic Jack with AOL. Keeping up with the latest and greatest technologies is a joke to everyone that's around you. Even though it's your job to understand this equipment and if we need to upgrade. All the other IT people you've met have an ego the size of VY Canis Majoris. Their life is so much better than yours even though when you hang out with them they can't afford anywhere you want to eat. Also usually their talent is watered down and forget having a conversation about anything other than computers. Finding a new job is a joke. Most online "job sites" are just phishing for resumes that have your social security number and other personal information. Any legitimate jobs have a line forming at the door of applicants. Those jobs are usually a start up that will be around until the owners' loan money runs out. If you ask if there is any room for advancement they feed you a line like "You're already on the top in that position." Meaning you are stuck where you are at until they go belly up. Any ideas your boss or whoever is over you comes up with is usually stupid. Cost cutting and other business BS has left you to complete projects that aren't going to work by impossible deadlines. You only come to work because their internet is a little faster than what you got at home. Working most of the time has cause you to lose touch with friends and some family. You find yourself like a zombie getting up everyday to go to work. You can't wait until the weekend but it takes more than 2 days to recuperate. You read this article on Slashdot and find an avenue to vent. Only to have that temporary escape rudely broken by the question "Hey dude, can you see why my PC be glitchen up?"