We still have a couple pagers in service at my office. Occasionally, each of us have to carry it around all week in case it goes off because one of the servers failed and the primary support guy didn't respond (so almost never). Mostly we end up mistreating this thing and bemoaning the added pocket clutter. Handoff day is the best part about it.
Mostly it's a conversation piece out of the office. Waitresses at restaurants are either suprised or actually offended that we still use pagers. I told one that the pager was VERY important & that if it went off she should drop everything and leave the city right then. Get out as quickly as possible and don't tell anyone you were warned.
One phone call later: free meal.
Am I the only one who immediately thinks about cycling when a slashdot title includes "Trek" sans "Star"? And does that mean I have to turn in my membership punchcard?
Yes, and Absolutely. Section 31 agents will be by to take your punchcard shortly.
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We still have a couple pagers in service at my office. Occasionally, each of us have to carry it around all week in case it goes off because one of the servers failed and the primary support guy didn't respond (so almost never). Mostly we end up mistreating this thing and bemoaning the added pocket clutter. Handoff day is the best part about it. Mostly it's a conversation piece out of the office. Waitresses at restaurants are either suprised or actually offended that we still use pagers. I told one that the pager was VERY important & that if it went off she should drop everything and leave the city right then. Get out as quickly as possible and don't tell anyone you were warned. One phone call later: free meal.
It is too long, my boss might see me watching it. I don't think I can pass it off as an SDK Intro.
You don't KNOW who makes Final Fantasy?! I'd like to formally welcome you to /.
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Am I the only one who immediately thinks about cycling when a slashdot title includes "Trek" sans "Star"? And does that mean I have to turn in my membership punchcard?
Yes, and Absolutely. Section 31 agents will be by to take your punchcard shortly.