Category: Computer
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Computer Jargon!
When I went to college in the 1980's, I heard a lot of words like "data input" and "beta version." They confused me. I wanted desperately to know what people were talking about, what Big Secret resided in the computer industry.Now that I've worked in a computer company for the last few years, I've gained…
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Computing Definitions
AlphaSoftware undergoes alpha testing as a first step in getting user feedback. Alpha is Latin for "doesn't work."BetaSoftware undergoes beta testing shortly before it's released. Beta is Latin for "still doesn't work."ComputerInstrument of torture. The first computer was invented by Roger "Duffy" Billingsly, a British scientist. In a plot to overthrow Adolf Hitler, Duffy disguised…
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eMail junk (Or the facts of online life)
Here, finally, is one that might actually be worth forwarding. It’s a good reality check. We in Technology Support urge you to consider the following the next time you receive a chain letter or a message telling you the sensational news that USA Today and CNN forgot to mention… This should be required reading to…
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For the computer lover in all of us.
At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated: “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving twenty-five dollar cars that got 1000 miles to the gallon.”In response to Bill’s comments, GM issued a press release…
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Technical support tips
In the interests of providing a better service, your friendly Tech Support department has the following tips:When your computer crashes or something doesn't work, don't write anything down. We can play back the error messages from here.When a tech says he's coming right over, go for coffee. It's nothing to us to remember 481 screen…
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICROSOFT'S NEW TV DINNER PRODUCT
You must first remove the plastic cover. By doing so you agree to accept and honor Microsoft rights to all TV dinners. You may not give anyone else a bite of your dinner (which would constitute an infringement of Microsoft's rights). You may, however, let others smell and look at your dinner and are encouraged…
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What if Dr. Seuss Wrote Computer Technical Manuals?
If a packet hits a pocket on a socket on a port,And the bus is interrupted (as a very last resort)And the address of the memory makes your floppy disk abortThe socket packet pocket has an error to report.If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dashAnd the double clicking icons put your…