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Conference milord::war_story

Title: Computer War Stories
Notice:Maybe the disk can be salvaged if we try another drive!!
Moderator:MILORD::BISHOP
Created:Fri Feb 07 1986
Last Modified:Thu Sep 05 1996
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:321
Total number of notes:3559

103.0. "Beware the Bank Computer!" by EDEN::KLAES (Patience, and shuffle the cards.) Mon Apr 27 1987 16:27

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103.1Thanks for the warning...CADSYS::RICHARDSONTue Apr 28 1987 13:295
103.2BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Tue Apr 28 1987 13:428
103.3Active response -- this might helpINK::KALLISHallowe'en should be legal holidayTue Apr 28 1987 15:4015
103.4It's not the computerTELCOM::MCVAYPete McVay, VRO TelecomMon May 04 1987 22:356
103.5Another bank screw-upCASPRO::MCLEMANWed May 13 1987 14:5950
103.6Don't let them get away with that!SURPLS::GOLDBERGWed May 13 1987 18:4610
103.7And we actually pay these bozos for the serviceSTAR::BANKSIn Search of MediocrityWed May 13 1987 19:2548
103.8BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Mon May 18 1987 11:5012
103.9VINO::KILGOREWild BillMon May 18 1987 12:576
103.10ATM scam (in WSJ of 5/18/87)FURILO::BOWKERJoe Bowker -- KB1GPWed May 20 1987 16:2722
103.11"Taking you" in a different wayWELSWS::DODDWed May 27 1987 09:5015
103.12Sometimes paying these things off helpsSSDEVO::YOUNGERThis statement is falseMon Jul 27 1987 18:248
103.13BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Mon Jul 27 1987 23:019
103.14What goes around comes around?JENEVR::GLICKLips that Touch lizards shall never touch mineWed Jul 29 1987 10:0510
103.15The bank will get you even if the ATM failsTELCOM::MCVAYPete McVay, VRO TelecomWed Sep 09 1987 13:417
103.16Bank computers are the same everywhereDICKNS::KLAESAngels in the Architecture.Thu Sep 24 1987 09:3542
103.17Bank won't take THEIR money!POBOX::CROWEI led the pigeons to the flag..Thu Sep 08 1988 13:4726
103.18Banks and Insurance Companies - Hell on EarthAKOV06::CLEGGWrong the RIGHT way.Thu Sep 08 1988 16:4616
103.19ATM Cards? AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!GIDDAY::GILLINGSIf in doubt, read the destructionsFri Sep 09 1988 03:0163
103.20EAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358, VAX ArchitectureFri Sep 09 1988 09:572
103.21SUCCES::ROYERFidus AmicusFri Sep 09 1988 12:3450
103.22ATMs aren't _all_ bad...QARRY::FRANCINIThere are always possibilities.Fri Sep 09 1988 14:3048
103.23EAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358, VAX ArchitectureFri Sep 09 1988 16:074
103.24BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Fri Sep 09 1988 16:2716
103.25Who says they always take their money?VAXRT::WILLIAMSFri Sep 09 1988 16:4811
103.26VIDEO::KOVNEREverything you know is wrong!Fri Sep 09 1988 17:2616
103.27Fun ATM FactsAKOV06::CLEGGWrong the RIGHT way.Fri Sep 09 1988 17:5132
103.28Clarification on PINsQUARK::LIONELIn Search of the Lost CodeFri Sep 09 1988 21:3723
103.29CADSE::WONGLe Chinois FouFri Sep 09 1988 22:414
103.30BUNYIP::QUODLINGAnything! Just play it loud!Sat Sep 10 1988 06:416
103.31The marvels of modern science!GIDDAY::VISSERAnother day, another devalued dollarMon Sep 12 1988 07:5214
103.32Ok, Ok...AKOV06::CLEGGWrong the RIGHT way.Mon Sep 12 1988 11:0320
103.33more data, and I should have sued!SUCCES::ROYERFidus AmicusTue Sep 13 1988 10:0538
103.34Free mortgage brought to you by high-techCLT::TALCOTTTue Sep 13 1988 10:5211
103.352 two 2 customers: 1 one 1 account!LEDDEV::HASTINGSTue Sep 13 1988 12:1911
103.36Never too late.....send them the money !!!LDYBUG::BURKEAndy Burke, MLO21-3 DTN 223-9923Tue Sep 13 1988 12:397
103.37try the back door for changes..LINCON::DLANGDONSPF,southern PENNSY freakTue Sep 13 1988 14:0022
103.38FOOT::RUSSELLSpeak softly, and carry a beagle.Wed Sep 14 1988 04:299
103.39One-shot transactions are programmedSMC::COGHILLSteve Coghill, Luke 14:28Wed Sep 14 1988 15:4116
103.40WFB IBM ATM's don't have this problemDOOBER::MESSENGERDreamer FithpWed Sep 14 1988 18:568
103.41BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Thu Sep 15 1988 10:127
103.42Maybe Oz does things differently?GIDDAY::GILLINGSIf in doubt, read the destructionsMon Sep 19 1988 00:3916
103.43 "The COMPUTER shows...."LINCON::DLANGDONSPF,southern PENNSY freakMon Sep 19 1988 13:2568
103.44QUARK::LIONELAd AstraTue Sep 20 1988 19:067
103.45Gimme all youse got!!!!!!!!KAOM25::TOMKINSThis MIND left blank INTENTIONALLYWed Sep 21 1988 17:0110
103.46BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Wed Sep 21 1988 17:268
103.47Easy when you know how....FOOT::RUSSELLLife is short, then you die. (W. Allen)Thu Sep 22 1988 07:0327
103.48CAn't pin that one on me.SUBURB::FRENCHSSimon P. French. `(�_!_�)'Mon Sep 26 1988 04:557
103.494 digits worksEAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358, VAX ArchitectureMon Sep 26 1988 20:163
103.50 security?? what's that??LINCON::DLANGDONSPF,southern PENNSY freakMon Sep 26 1988 21:3718
103.51four characters is the limitQARRY::FRANCINIThere are always possibilities.Tue Sep 27 1988 00:5230
103.52HOO78C::ANDERSONS.C.U.B.A. diver for Rota-RooterTue Oct 18 1988 07:5426
103.53Yikes!SNDCSL::SMITHIEEE-696Tue Oct 18 1988 11:029
103.54"T" pass opens ATM alcove doorsAKOV06::CLEGGWrong the RIGHT way.Tue Oct 18 1988 11:1922
103.55CADSE::WONGLe Chinois FouTue Oct 18 1988 22:536
103.56I can see it but I just can't reach.SEDSWS::HENSSurvivor of the London Orbital MotorwayWed Oct 19 1988 07:0619
103.57Roll up, Roll up get your fivers 'ere !FNYFS::BOWENWed Oct 19 1988 08:3327
103.58Oh well, try another card then.AYOV27::ISMITHConsidering a move to MemphisWed Oct 19 1988 08:5622
103.59BEING::POSTPISCHILAlways mount a scratch monkey.Wed Oct 19 1988 09:0910
103.60General commentsQARRY::FRANCINIThere are always possibilities.Thu Oct 20 1988 14:1731
103.61Pity I don't bank with themAYOV27::ISMITHConsidering a move to MemphisFri Oct 21 1988 09:118
103.62toujours la meme choseWELMTS::HILLWed Dec 14 1988 13:1424
103.63KERNEL::IMBIERSKIThree views of a secretWed Dec 14 1988 14:3920
103.64EAGLE1::EGGERSTom, VAX & MIPS architectureWed Dec 14 1988 23:022
103.65Automated Theft MachineERICG::ERICGEric GoldsteinMon Dec 19 1988 03:5428
103.66their account at their bankWELMTS::HILLNo problem outlasts TNTFri Apr 28 1989 04:328
103.67re -.1KERNEL::IMBIERSKIThree views of a secretThu May 04 1989 10:1723
103.68clean up after the projcet?NYEM1::MILBERGBarry MilbergThu May 04 1989 18:4512
103.69Prime the pumpTROA02::SKEOCHTue May 30 1989 13:2812
103.70EAGLE1::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Wed May 31 1989 21:062
103.71STAR::BANKSZoot MutantThu Jun 01 1989 11:1935
103.72HOO78C::ANDERSONRatholer to the Gentry.Thu Jun 01 1989 13:578
103.73No way!!POBOX::CROWEI led the pigeons to the flag..Wed Jun 14 1989 11:4315
103.74ATMs, and other banking messes.NRMACU::BAILEYTue Nov 07 1989 11:0569
103.75A chance to make an entertaining phone callCLOSET::T_PARMENTERHooly-mala-wala-dalaWed Nov 08 1989 14:073
103.76Ketchup cardYUPPY::CECELSKYMei Muarterl war ka WeanerinFri Nov 10 1989 10:1715
103.77That'll do nicelyNEIGE::SMITH_ANo-one puts baby in the cornerTue Apr 10 1990 09:1425
103.78your tern to give 'em a ruff time...MYVAX2::ALDRICHTue Apr 10 1990 10:409
103.79.77 made my day, thanksWELMT2::HILLCarpe diem!Tue Apr 10 1990 11:065
103.80CADSE::GLIDEWELLWow! It's The Abyss!Sat Jun 23 1990 21:169
103.81Seasons GreetingsCIMNET::PIERSONI am the NRAFri Dec 27 1991 12:2924
103.82Whip that ATM programmer with a bundle of wet $5 billsNARFVX::FRANCINIScrewy WabbitSun Jan 19 1992 00:0413
103.83JIT081::DIAMONDOrder temporarily out of personal nameSun Jan 19 1992 19:328
103.84-1 is almost certainly rightREPAIR::RICKETTSHave you tried kicking it?Mon Jan 20 1992 06:0040
103.85WierdELIS::BUREMAThe wall @ �2/piece = �1,793,688.70Tue Jan 21 1992 02:539
103.86BayBanks makes the call real easyDAVE::MITTONToken Ring: Why ask why?Wed Jan 29 1992 17:3011
103.87Banks - but not ATMs!PAOIS::HILLAnother migrant worker!Mon Feb 03 1992 07:2613
103.88JIT081::DIAMONDOrder temporarily out of personal nameMon Feb 03 1992 19:067
103.89WE did this to them......... REPAIR::RICKETTSWell fax meFri Nov 05 1993 05:3944
103.90WELSWS::HILLNIt's OK, it'll be dark by nightfallTue May 17 1994 10:2255
103.91BAHTAT::DODDTue May 17 1994 10:4714
103.92I SAID savings not checking...MERIDN::BUCKLEYski fast,take chances,die youngMon May 23 1994 15:4618