OT: Been There, Screamed About That

From: David Woyciesjes <DAW_at_yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu>
Date: Thu Jun 27 08:58:34 2002

> From: ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk
>
> > Suggestions From Your Friends In
> > Information Technologies Support
>
> [...]
>
> > 20) If the space bar on your keyboard doesn't work, blame it on the mail
> > upgrade. Keyboards are actually very happy with half a pound of muffin
> > crumbs and nail clippings in them.
>
>
        I'm reminded of one of my users who said her whole computer would
"freak out" when she used her mouse. (BTW She's right handed...) So, once I
get to her desk, everything is okay for me, and using the mouse (located to
the right, and behind the keyboard.) was normal.
        So I ask her to show me. That's when I see her heavy, very loose &
baggy sleeve, wool sweater push down just about every key on the numeric
keypad. Especially the Enter key. When I pointed this out to her, she said
"No it's not. It's the computer!"
"Really? Okay. Well I'm gonna go downstairs and check the server for
problems. In the meantime, watch your sleeve, just in case."
        And no, I didn't bother with the server. Just went to lunch. And
never heard about that problem again...

.........

> > 27) When you have a lock to pick on an old file cabinet, call IT
> > Support. We love to hack.
>
> You mean there are computer people who _can't_ pick filing cabinet locks?
> I am truely amazed....
>
        Yeah, a DeWalt cordless and the proper bit work wonders. :)

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