~OT: Computer misconceptions

From: Will Emerson <wpe101_at_banet.net>
Date: Fri Feb 5 19:03:21 1999

A classic misconception, fostered by humans... When your bill is wrong,
your bank
account balance screwed up, your paycheck short.. They say IT WAS A
COMPUTER ERROR!

                                                               Will


Max Eskin wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm thinking of putting together an FAQ-like document intended to combat
> the stupid ideas people have about computers. So, does anyone have any ideas
> for common misconceptions about computers that I should address? So far, I
> have the places various things originated (i.e. IBM did _not_ invent the
> PC, Apple did _not_ invent the GUI, etc.)
>
> --Max Eskin (max82_at_surfree.com)
Received on Fri Feb 05 1999 - 19:03:21 GMT