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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

132.0. "The Dreaded Computer Syndrome" by DICKNS::KLAES (Angels in the Architecture.) Fri Oct 02 1987 15:42

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132.1narrow specialists ....INK::KALLISA pumpkin's a terrible thing to waste.Fri Oct 02 1987 16:0618
132.2Caffeine in coffee .gt. caffeine in CokeVCQUAL::THOMPSONNoter at largeFri Oct 02 1987 16:306
132.3Predates the PersonalCIMNET::PIERSONFri Oct 02 1987 18:5813
132.4Sounds perfectly normal!ROZETT::SANTIAGOSlidin dwn the razorblade of lifeFri Oct 02 1987 19:2210
132.5College daysSTAR::BANKSIn Search of MediocrityFri Oct 02 1987 19:3317
132.6Must go down to the local drinking node.PUGH::SPFSimon P. French. `(�_!_�)'Mon Oct 05 1987 04:3619
132.7Caffeine? Nope, it's the volume.RDGE00::RUSSELLWhere is Basingstoke, anyway?Mon Oct 05 1987 05:0714
132.8Another admission ...WACHU2::GOLDBERGMon Oct 05 1987 10:4112
132.9Dit Dah ZZZZEAGLE1::LEONARDVAX Architecture ManagementMon Oct 05 1987 12:053
132.10Other fields too...DECSIM::HEILMANPlease, I can shout, don't hear youMon Oct 05 1987 13:308
132.11thinking in octalWCSM::LEAHYMon Oct 05 1987 17:248
132.12COOKIE::WITHERSSame Sow, Same Ear, Same Silk, Same PurseMon Oct 05 1987 20:4012
132.13Do computers drive us mad, or do mad people use computersCHEST::DAGLESSVAXidermist :- Stuff the VAXTue Oct 06 1987 14:5222
132.14Donald or Tad?FURILO::BLINNLooking for a job in NHTue Oct 06 1987 16:393
132.15Back to BasicsCIMNET::PIERSONMon Oct 12 1987 09:289
132.16omit GIOQXEAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358Wed Oct 14 1987 14:2923
132.17Word substitutionVAXWRK::SIMONHugs Welcome Anytime!Thu Oct 15 1987 15:4611
132.18Techo-speak is everywhereRSTS32::DBMILLERHairless, pink suburbaniteThu Oct 15 1987 17:526
132.19alpha hit?EAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358Fri Oct 16 1987 16:095
132.20be fairVAXWRK::SIMONHugs Welcome Anytime!Fri Oct 16 1987 17:326
132.21Nocturnal premonitionsRSTS32::DELBALSOI (spade) my (dog face)Thu Oct 22 1987 13:3616
132.22it works!ERASER::KALLISMake Hallowe'en a National holiday.Thu Oct 22 1987 16:4711
132.23NOTES as a productivity toolVIDEO::DCLDavid LarrickFri Oct 23 1987 10:255
132.24John, are you out there???CIMNET::PIERSONTue Oct 27 1987 12:167
132.25A famous early victim of CSDICKNS::KLAESThe President of what?Wed Feb 10 1988 16:42139
132.26accuracy in mediaEAGLE1::EGGERSTom, 293-5358, VAX ArchitectureThu Feb 11 1988 21:522
132.27One for the "Computer Syndrome Kid" in DenmarkMTWAIN::KLAESKnow FutureThu Aug 04 1988 12:084
132.28Yes, Dave, I'm still hereNETMAN::BREYERTANSTAAFLMon Aug 08 1988 00:2917
132.29Dreams can helpGIDDAY::GILLINGSHave we fixed it yet?Mon Aug 08 1988 04:0420
132.30BASIC == Delirium?TLE::DANIELSBrad DanielsTue Oct 25 1988 18:388
132.31mind overflowEAGLE1::EGGERSTom,293-5358,VAX&MIPS ArchitectureTue Oct 25 1988 20:513
132.32Late reply...NRMACU::BAILEYMon Nov 20 1989 10:2811
132.35HOO78C::ANDERSONConan the ConvivialTue Nov 21 1989 02:32112
132.36SSDEVO::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Tue Nov 21 1989 16:262
132.37HYDRA::ECKERTListen to the bird sing it through the treesTue Nov 21 1989 20:051
132.38MCIS2::RODLINThe machine knows what it's doing.Tue Nov 21 1989 21:595
132.39Just something to come to terms withSTAR::BANKSWhat does 'simular' mean, anyway?Wed Nov 22 1989 11:3119
132.40same score as my IQ!GLADYS::ORMEMadVaxWed Nov 22 1989 17:107
132.41Percent nerdness?SNDCSL::SMITHPowdered endoskeletonWed Nov 22 1989 17:298
132.42VAXWRK::HARNEYYes I am a pirate, 200 years too late...Wed Nov 22 1989 19:378
132.4352ULTRA::WITTENBERGSecure Systems for Insecure PeopleThu Nov 23 1989 10:036
132.44PROXY::CANTORGo ahead; quote my say.Sun Nov 26 1989 00:294
132.45What a bunch of lightweights!GUESS::YERAZUNISA man's gotta know his own limitations.Sun Nov 26 1989 22:334
132.4668..TROA02::PIERCEThe network is the plumbing...Mon Nov 27 1989 08:237
132.47 ... 66 ...WMOIS::M_KOWALEWICZDie Luft ist kuhlMon Nov 27 1989 09:1312
132.48bonus point yesMUSKIE::SULLIVANSurrounded by the Competition,IBMMon Nov 27 1989 10:0412
132.49I guess I haven't seen the whole world yetLEDS::JUANYujenMon Nov 27 1989 17:248
132.5061...GOFER::HARLEYconfidentially... I AM A WABBIT!!Mon Nov 27 1989 22:597
132.5123, but who's counting...OAW::MILLER_PATue Nov 28 1989 18:205
132.5266 the same year I was born!PHONE::AYRETue Nov 28 1989 20:326
132.53Another way to score bonus pointsVIRRUS::DIEWALDAntimacassarWed Nov 29 1989 10:415
132.54VMSNET::WOODBURYAtlanta Networks/VMS SupportWed Nov 29 1989 17:4819
132.55then again. I'm still young...AIAG::MAMROSgot a long grey baggy soulThu Nov 30 1989 08:595
132.56Does wanting more points qualify for extra credit? :+)SNDCSL::SMITHPowdered endoskeletonThu Nov 30 1989 11:133
132.5737AYOV27::ISMITHRoger Mellie, The Man On The TellyThu Nov 30 1989 11:566
132.58CRC = A good bookPHONE::AYREThu Nov 30 1989 13:458
132.59High score but test is rigged.WFOV11::ARCANDDavid, TRS-80 3/4/4p, I'm the NRA.Thu Nov 30 1989 14:1647
132.60FORTSC::MESSENGERSuspended in EthernetThu Nov 30 1989 21:202
132.61for the older crewNYEM1::MILBERGBarry MilbergThu Nov 30 1989 22:1618
132.62Only <28>CARP::SULLIVANSurrounded by the Competition,IBMThu Nov 30 1989 22:313
132.6345 so I'm a lightweightBOSEPM::BARTHALL-IN-1 Product MgmtFri Dec 01 1989 09:4113
132.64Another FSE, 45% nerdJGO::FIELDThe Quantum MechanicFri Dec 01 1989 12:5418
132.6526 1/2POBOX::CROWEI led the pigeons to the flag..Fri Dec 01 1989 14:5414
132.66A few more questionsVIRRUS::DIEWALDAntimacassarFri Dec 01 1989 17:4633
132.67HOO78C::ANDERSONConan the CommuterMon Dec 04 1989 03:1313
132.68Not less than 9 though!WELMTS::HILLTechnology is my Vorpal swordMon Dec 04 1989 08:067
132.69Bonus point for remembering this?TKOV04::DIAMONDTue Jan 23 1990 04:325
132.70HYEND::BLYONSVAXcluster SASETue Jan 23 1990 09:113
132.71SSDEVO::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Tue Jan 23 1990 15:061
132.7210 bonus points for .71!GIDDAY::GILLINGSa crucible of informative mistakesTue Jan 23 1990 16:241
132.73PEEVAX::GIFFORDMy dunny was kicked down by chooks!Tue Jan 23 1990 17:0514
132.74technology advancesNYEM1::MILBERGBarry MilbergTue Jan 23 1990 17:2310
132.75Ah, the old K&E Log Log Duplex Decitrig...COOKIE::WITHERSFixed in a Prior ReleaseTue Jan 23 1990 18:2517
132.76rulerHAMER::PIERSALLTHE PHOENIX RISESWed Jan 24 1990 08:301
132.77:+)SNDCSL::SMITHPowdered endoskeletonWed Jan 24 1990 08:367
132.78COMCAD::PMCVAYPlease wait until the medication takes holdWed Jan 24 1990 14:332
132.79memory slowly returns...NYEM1::MILBERGBarry MilbergWed Jan 24 1990 21:528
132.80Log rules and slide tables? Ah yes I remember them wellHOO78C::ANDERSONGor blimey!Thu Jan 25 1990 04:0811
132.81I'll work harder ... I need a slide what?WKRP::MOYERMake it so, Number 1.Thu Jan 25 1990 10:4014
132.82WKRP::MOYERMake it so, Number 1.Thu Jan 25 1990 10:437
132.83But I've forgotten how to multiply in Hex :-(SSDEVO::JACKSONJames P. JacksonThu Jan 25 1990 11:583
132.84I [heart] slide rules!GUESS::YERAZUNISSlicing through the night.Thu Jan 25 1990 16:1918
132.85Mine's bigger than yours!GIDDAY::GILLINGSa crucible of informative mistakesThu Jan 25 1990 16:254
132.86if size counts...TALLIS::JBELLZeno was almost hereThu Jan 25 1990 16:3013
132.87HPSCAD::ALTMANBARBFri Jan 26 1990 10:1017
132.88I do.VINO::MCGLINCHEYSancho! My Armor! My TECO Macros!Fri Jan 26 1990 12:305
132.89WLW::MOYERMake it so, Number 1.Fri Jan 26 1990 16:156
132.90CIMNET::PIERSONTiger Food??Fri Jan 26 1990 19:3520
132.91PROXY::CANTORGo ahead; quote my say.Fri Jan 26 1990 19:5713
132.92SSDEVO::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Sun Jan 28 1990 12:112
132.93MemoriesWKRP::COGHILLSteve Coghill, Luke 14:28Mon Jan 29 1990 12:0420
132.94early calculatorsNYEM1::MILBERGBarry MilbergMon Jan 29 1990 12:5711
132.95WLW::MOYERMake it so, Number 1.Mon Jan 29 1990 13:3314
132.96CSC32::L_THOMASMon Jan 29 1990 16:5912
132.97HP-35STARCH::GLASERSteve Glaser DTN 237-2586 SHR1-3/E29Mon Jan 29 1990 19:228
132.98HP-35TKOVOA::DIAMONDMon Jan 29 1990 23:464
132.99PUTTER::WARFIELDGone GolfingTue Jan 30 1990 08:1220
132.100SSDEVO::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Tue Jan 30 1990 14:365
132.101The story to the answerYODA::MEIERSteve MeierTue Jan 30 1990 15:3818
132.102STAR::BANKSWhat does &#039;simular&#039; mean, anyway?Tue Jan 30 1990 17:066
132.103Play music by the rule...HALLES::MAILLARDDenis MAILLARDWed Jan 31 1990 03:0212
132.104Power, I don't need no ...MELKOR::ZUHRvox clamantis in desertoFri Feb 02 1990 01:5033
132.105Uses for a sorobanTKOVOA::DIAMONDFri Feb 02 1990 02:0827
132.106Computer frontpanelsDECLNE::WATKINSElvis is living in PeoriaFri Feb 02 1990 12:025
132.107Any spares?TROA01::PIERCEThe network is the plumbing...Fri Feb 02 1990 22:2218
132.108How'd you like a WHAT punch?TKOVOA::DIAMONDSun Feb 04 1990 23:159
132.109HOO78C::ANDERSONBlimey of GorMon Feb 05 1990 06:113
132.110Square root of 49???NRMACU::BAILEYMon Feb 12 1990 11:2713
132.111It must be right, I used my calculatorGIDDAY::GILLINGSa crucible of informative mistakesMon Feb 12 1990 21:0612
132.112Fermi would love it!TROA01::PIERCEThe network is the plumbing...Mon Feb 12 1990 22:2720
132.113What ever happened to whole numbers?WKRP::COGHILLSteve Coghill, Luke 14:28Wed Feb 14 1990 10:2211
132.114TKOV52::DIAMONDFri Feb 16 1990 03:263
132.115lies, d**n lies & statistics...CIMNET::PIERSONTiger Food??Fri Feb 16 1990 19:1513
132.116Who needs a slide rule? GUESS::YERAZUNISHe has one reliable flaw: Loyalty.Tue Feb 20 1990 15:1925
132.117Way back in '50....IAMOK::OCONNELLThu Mar 08 1990 15:4927
132.118That's a bunch of squaresSMC::COGHILLSteve Coghill, Luke 14:28Wed Mar 14 1990 11:017
132.119lemon entry, my dear WatsonMACNAS::PMCBRIDEAvoid cliches like the plagueWed Mar 14 1990 12:5015
132.120SSDEVO::EGGERSAnybody can fly with an engine.Wed Mar 14 1990 18:3810
132.121There's a war story thereCTHULU::YERAZUNISThere are sparks coming out of the printer. Is that normal?Mon Apr 02 1990 14:2112
132.122Here's an exampleIAMOK::OCONNELLMon Apr 23 1990 12:1132
132.123"Can you use it in lab?" "Nah -- can you ride yours to work?"LYCEUM::CURTISChristos voskrese iz mertvych!Wed May 16 1990 17:2816
132.124never got her to boot, either...EZ2GET::STEWARTNo, I mean Real Music.Wed Apr 10 1991 20:1013
132.125The couple that hacks together...TROA09::PIERCEawk!! I&#039;ve been greped!Thu Apr 11 1991 09:3426
132.126maybe I was better asleep then awakePCOJCT::MILBERGI was a DCC - 3 jobs ago!Fri Apr 12 1991 00:3817
132.127yawnCSC32::S_MAUFENo wings?Fri Apr 12 1991 11:407
132.128i smell a rat....TROA09::PIERCEawk!! I&#039;ve been greped!Sat Apr 13 1991 18:1625
132.129There's a deep message in here somewhere, I know there is...BIGRED::DANIELSBrad Daniels, Chevron&#039;s new DEC whipping boyMon Apr 15 1991 01:1711
132.130late night callsMERIDN::BUCKLEYski fast,take chances,die youngMon Apr 15 1991 18:0512
132.131Hang up or press the hook, dummy!CONTRA::PMCVAYMale Answer Syndrome: Please IgnoreTue Apr 16 1991 20:265
132.132Bit by the bit bucket bugCLOSET::RAGMOP::T_PARMENTERHillbilly CatThu Apr 18 1991 13:242
132.133What's that?AUNTB::BRILEYAre you a rock or leaf in the windWed May 22 1991 14:066