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"What Were They Thinking?" Answer Award

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by bfilmfan

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A new award which I think should be granted to those technical questions which are deserving of the answer which they recieve.

My submission for the week is:

https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6239-0.html?forumID=52&threadID=168440

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by cp7212

That is one that I haven't seen in quite a while. Talk about brass balls..... You get the no-prize for the week as far as I am concerned.

by jaqui

that was my reaction when I read the answer, before even seeing this discussion.

some questions do deserve to be answered like that.
most don't. ( most don't admit to doing wrong )

by jellimonsta

I like it!! I actually don't know that Genesis tune, but now I am going to have to listen to it... maybe I should download it illegally from the Internet?! :P

by bfilmfan

You can actually see the video for free on Yahoo's Launch Service. It's a really cheesy, but infectious tune..haha

by jdclyde

Do you need a shot for that green discharge?

You still get my vote, rubber gloves and all.

by jellimonsta

I think I should clarify that I was being facetious regarding "downloading the song from the Internet". You may have got the pun, but I wanted to clear up any confusion for others that I indeed will NOT download any pirated content.

by oz_media

He just needs to make a hat to fit it.

People think this is like a hack site or something. Perhaps TR got a new URL that links them to the '.box' network.

If this guy wants to be unlicenced and doesn't care, one would think he already would know how to aquire 5 licences without posting here. It's not brain surgery after all, I am sure anyone of you could throw him more than he would ever need to use.

The point is, the value of peers/members on this site has gone downhill big time. I don't know if it is increased exposure, increased losers or just a lack of required profile information that draws them in, but it's been getting pretty sad in the last 6 months or so.

The personal profile is so loose now, I know TR doesn't want to scare off new users by asking too much info, but they should be at least forced to fill out a profile and activate a contact link. Then perhaps people would be less inclined to seek the illegal.

This guy signed up and has done NOTHING but ask two questions, no help or answers for anyone else (not that this person is capable of helping someone), and for some reason you can't even read 'it's' profile, why isn't THAT mandatory?

by jdclyde

When you are trying for more and more exposure and are not real picky about how, you will get more and mroe like that.

Between that and tech wanabees just assume all tech sites are hacker troves. Isn't that all we do all day anyways? Everyone sitting on their pirated copy of XP, cringing because M$ is trying to stop us from updates to save us from ourselves.

by oz_media

First of all, considering FREE open source options, WHY would anyone possibly need to pirate a copy of XP?

It just boggles the mind what people will do to steal something, it's like breaking in to a Portable-toilet, what do you get out of it but a big bucket of...?

by mcs-1

"This guy signed up and has done NOTHING but ask two questions, no help or answers..."

On this note .... I really hate when I see stuff in Q&A or in the discussion area like

"i'm just new to this job and trying to figure out how many MIPS my customer's CPU has because ...."

Obviously this is somebody trying to get a quick answer on homework or an assignment. I've been working on computers for 15-20 years and have never cared how many instructions per second anything has. And what really baffles me is ... if the person was just to post that, saying "I'm doing an assignment and wondering ...", I'm sure lots of people in here would be willing to discuss this stuff until the person couldn't read any more.

Sorry ... needed a chest unload :)

by mrafrohead

So since he can do it, I would like license keys to...

and ...

and ...

Oh wait, that's a one way ticket to a federal pound me in the arse prison..

Ummmm, never mind... ;p

What a dumba55...

BTW - my start to this thing: I was really only joking. I just find this humourous.

by oz_media

XP Keys to give away, just post your email address and I'll send a key!

Woohoo, look at all the people!

Then again, like I said before. Why break into a Portable-toilet, you get in and it's just a bucket of....?

Linux is free and better than XP for most use (especially as a home user) then why crack into garbage?

Gotta go steal me a moped from that store that gives away Jaguars. :D

by jaqui

steal a handicapped scooter from the jaguar store.

get the ratio right. :D

by jdclyde

Worked in a shop building pool tables (valleys). People would hide screws or paint or whatever in their lunch box or stuff them down their pants. I would laugh in their face, walk over to a foreman and ask (in front of the thief) if I could have some paint for something I was working on at home. They would say "sure thing" and sometimes even had the thief get it for me because it was something they used for their job.

Way too funny. Never steal what someone will give you. Or in this case, never steal when you can get something more reliable for free.

I figured someone would like the XP ref.

So, where do I get my bucket of $hit, I mean XP copy?

by awfernald

Actually, if you have ever purchased quickbooks, then you would realize that when you purchase the single license copy of QB Pro, it actually kind of implies that it is for 5 users. So unless you actually read their website, I could actually see where someone who was semi-literate (in other words, rtfm) could possibly make this mistake. But then to post about it???? hmmm.

by oz_media

Wouldn't you explain that you are setting up 5 user stations for your business?

Wouldn't your rep advise you?

Or can we assume that ths is yet ANOTHER person who feels the retail market is suitable for business computing?

by jdclyde

Isn't he. Dude is all over the place.

First, he has never heard of the new invention called the "enter" key. It does wonders for readablity.

Then he obviously didn't think about what he was typing until after it was typed (if then). Talk about droning.

If he needs a friend that badly, he should get a dog.

by mcs-1

I'm still trying to untangle my brain from that one. That's more confusing than scambled eggs!

by mcs-1

You're right. I was recently showing a friend how easy it is to get running with Linux. We dropped the boot Knoppix (latest release) into his computer, powered on, and he was online within minutes.
He was amazed that he had a barrage of applications and utilities, and even some games, to play with .... right off a single boot CD.
I think he's gonna convert instead of upgrade when Longhorn hits the shelves.
And on that note - I think I'm gonna start a new discussion ...

by jdclyde

Don't you mean IF longhorn hits the shelves?

Yes, I am sure that is what you meant.

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