10 Laws of computing

Terri · 23 Jan 2004, 15:42

1. When computing, whatever happens, behave as though you meant it to happen.

2. When you get to the point where you really understand your computer, it's probably obsolete.

3. The first place to look for information is in the section of the manual where you'd least expect to find it.

4. When the going gets tough, upgrade.

5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite malfunction.

6. To err is human...to blame your computer for your mistakes is even more human, its downright natural.

7. He who laughs last, probably has a back-up.

8. The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions.

9. A complex system that doesn't work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

10. A computer program will always do what you tell it to do, but rarely what you want it to do.

Bren · 23 Jan 2004, 21:21

Terri

shadow1000001 · 24 Jan 2004, 00:34

I love it

Sace · 24 Jan 2004, 12:43

dont know how old this post is or anything im new on here so im just reading through, well hello guys, but this is brilliant i like it

Testify · 25 Jan 2004, 00:51

nice one T :P

black dog · 25 Jan 2004, 23:38

Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself, Terri

Ageing Bat · 29 Jan 2004, 12:11

Reminds me of my own version of a Re-Boot

23 Jan 2004, 15:42	#1
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	10 Laws of computing 1. When computing, whatever happens, behave as though you meant it to happen. 2. When you get to the point where you really understand your computer, it's probably obsolete. 3. The first place to look for information is in the section of the manual where you'd least expect to find it. 4. When the going gets tough, upgrade. 5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite malfunction. 6. To err is human...to blame your computer for your mistakes is even more human, its downright natural. 7. He who laughs last, probably has a back-up. 8. The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions. 9. A complex system that doesn't work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine. 10. A computer program will always do what you tell it to do, but rarely what you want it to do.

23 Jan 2004, 21:21	#2
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	Terri

24 Jan 2004, 00:34	#3
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I love it

24 Jan 2004, 12:43	#4
Sace Rookie Join Date: 23.01.2004 Posts: 10	*dont know how old this post is or anything im new on here so im just reading through, well hello guys, but this is brilliant i like it*

25 Jan 2004, 00:51	#5
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	nice one T :P

25 Jan 2004, 23:38	#6
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself, Terri

29 Jan 2004, 12:11	#7
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Reminds me of my own version of a Re-Boot