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Old August 12th 18, 09:14 PM posted to alt.windows7.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
R.Wieser
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Mark ,

I got a lot of vague problem statements. One was "it doesn't print". The
user would refuse to give any more information.


A colleague of mine, directly opposite of me, had a problem with his 'puter.
So I ask "whats on your screen" (text, as this was when DOS was in its
prime).
The reply ? "Nothing".
I ask again, "There is really *nothing* on your screen ? There should be."
Reply: "Nope, nothing."

I knew that that could not be true, so I walk around, see the informational
message I wanted him to read, point him to it and ask "and whats this than
?"
The response ? "Yeah, besides that".

It has served me, over the years, as a reminder that people are not to be
trusted when you ask them for pertinent information regarding a computer.

... and never thought to try anything else


I think thats where the famous ".. or you you plug it in" joke comes from.
:-)

Regards,
Rudy Wieser


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