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Computer Terms 486 - The average IQ needed to understand a PC. State-of-the-art - Any computer you can't afford. Obsolete - Any computer you own. Microsecond - The time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete. G3 - Apple's new Macs that make you say 'Gee, three times faster than the computer I bought for the same price a Microsecond ago.' Syntax Error - Walking into a computer store and saying, 'Hi, I want to buy a computer and money is no object.' Hard Drive - The sales technique employed by computer salesmen, esp. after a Syntax Error. GUI - What your computer becomes after spilling your coffee on it. (pronounced 'gooey') Keyboard - The standard way to generate computer errors. Mouse - An advanced input device to make computer errors easier to generate. Floppy - The state of your wallet after purchasing a computer. Portable Computer - A device invented to force businessmen to work at home, on vacation, and on business trips. Disk Crash - A typical computer response to any critical deadline. Power User - Anyone who can format a disk from DOS. System Update - A quick method of trashing ALL of your software. Computer Stupidity Customer: "Hello, is this tech support?" Tech Support: "Yes, it is; what is the nature of the problem you're having?" Customer: "I can't seem to power this thing up." Tech Support: "If you are unable to boot your computer, sir, I suggest you contact the manufacturer. This is Internet technical support." Customer: "Computer?" Tech Support: "Yes, your computer." Customer: "I don't have a computer." Tech Support: "What is the item you are having difficulty with?" Customer: "My new lawn mower." Tech Support: (stifling a giggle) "Sir, you have reached Internet technical support. I suggest you double-check the number and try again." Customer: "No, I'm sure I got it right. Are you going to send anybody out to fix this damn thing?" Tech Support: "Sir, we do not support lawn mowers. Please check the number and try it again." Customer: "What kind of *@#%! service is this? *&$#^ you! I wasn't born yesterday, you know!" (click) Computer Science Students Computer science student is studying under a tree and another one pulls up on a flashy new bike The student under the tree asks, "Where'd you get that?!?" The student on the bike replies, "While I was studying outside, this girl pulls up on her bike... She takes off all her clothes and says to me, 'You can have anything you want'." The other student responds, "Good choice! -- her clothes probably wouldn't have fit you." |
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