Damned computers

[SeaCat]

I decided to find out what was on an unllabeled disc today. Turned on the computer and got,,,,,,, nothing! Absolutely Effing nothing. (Okay so I got a wisp of smoke from the back of the box but that doesn't really count now does it? )

Went on the pilgrimage to a local shop and picked up a Compaq to replace my late lamented E-Machine. (Of course this had to happen just before I moved didn't it?) Thankfully I was smart and had kept almost everything backed up on either disc or on hard copy.

Now as soon as I move I'll see what is worth salvaging from my old system. (Hey maybe I can salvage the Hard Drive or the Mem.)

Cat

 

[Guest]

I decided to find out what was on an unllabeled disc today. Turned on the computer and got,,,,,,, nothing! Absolutely Effing nothing. (Okay so I got a wisp of smoke from the back of the box but that doesn't really count now does it? )

Went on the pilgrimage to a local shop and picked up a Compaq to replace my late lamented E-Machine. (Of course this had to happen just before I moved didn't it?) Thankfully I was smart and had kept almost everything backed up on either disc or on hard copy.

Now as soon as I move I'll see what is worth salvaging from my old system. (Hey maybe I can salvage the Hard Drive or the Mem.)

Cat

Good luck. Sometimes I hate computers.

 

[cantdog]

We think of the things as a medium. But in the end they are a product, with a life expectancy like all products.

 

[raphy]

They're evil. And they're sentient. And they're not above suicide, simply to provide you with further frustration.

After all, they die for the common cause shared by all computers* and their names will be remembered by their fellows for all time.

*Frustrating the fuck out of these stupid humans who think they rule us.

 

[Guest]

You let the magic smoke escape? Hory Jebus, you gonna have problems now, Dr. Jones.

 

[Liar]

Advanced little compact device crammed full with micro electronic componenets, hermetically contained micro mechanics, friggin laser beams, open air connectors, and god knows what else, built separately by the lowest bidder, slapped together by owerworked and underpaid labor at an alarming pace, and expected to do just about anything you want. I'm surprised every day mine is still in one piece.

 

[Op_Cit]

I decided to find out what was on an unllabeled disc today. Turned on the computer and got,,,,,,, nothing! Absolutely Effing nothing. (Okay so I got a wisp of smoke from the back of the box but that doesn't really count now does it? )

Ya see, this is why us experienced computer professionals never turn off our machines.

...Not that we know any thing about the hardware, but if we don't push the ON button as often, that's one less time in our lives that we have to close our eyes and whisper "oh please oh please oh please oh please".

...And when you learn to not say the mantra out loud, you can be a successful consultant.

 

[SeaCat]

Update

Okay here's an update. So far I am happy with the new Computer. Bigger Hard Drive and more RAM are always good. (Even in computers. ) After I move I will salvage everything I can out of the old system, then put together a throw away system with spare parts. (Just enough to light up the screen.) I have already talked to my local range and they will gladly allow me to blow it to hell. (As long as I clean up the mess afterwards.) This should be fun. Hmmm where should the first round go? Through the monitor or the CPU?

Cat

(This may just start a trend. I can see it now, a line of old computers and cell phones getting blown to hell.)