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#1 clutch

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Posted 23 August 2000 - 05:32 AM

If you have had to work in tech support (or if you are thinking of going to such a field) you should check this site out;
www.techcomedy.com

This one is my fav story so far;
http://www.techcomedy.com/tales.htm#threat

there are real media files as well. Check it out.

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clutch

#2 clutch

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Posted 25 August 2000 - 04:16 AM

I had this from a couple of years ago, so I retyped it (as I lost the email). Hope you guys find it as funny as I do...
http://www.driventechnologies.com/techsup.htm

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clutch

#3 Down8

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Posted 28 August 2000 - 11:48 AM

This isn't exactly a tech story, but it's funny, none the less:

Quote:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Subject: Re: Exceed for Win9x and WinNT
Hi xxxxx,
I am not familiar with Win9x. What is that?
-xxxxx

>Hi,
>
>I need to get a copy of exceed for Win9x and WinNT platforms for home use.
>I could use a Win2K version if you have a copy of that as well.
>
>The reason I need this software is for debug/trouble-shooting purposes
>over the VPN.
>
>Thanks,
>-xxxxx

I got this forwarded from a friend at <<a company that owns a football stadium in California>>, who's a Network Admin. And this other guy probably makes $50+K/year. Damn shame.

-bZj

[This message has been edited by Down8 (edited 19 September 2000).]