IT professionals?

3/5/2008 5:51:45 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	Any information technology folks out there? [Edited 3/5/2008 5:52:05 PM ] Meet singles at DateHookup.dating, we're 100% free! Join now!
3/7/2008 2:44:27 PM	IT professionals?
dg1260 Galion, OH age: 50	I'm here! Been doin the IT thing for too long. Seem to remember something about Punch cards and Paper tape.....
3/10/2008 4:25:47 PM	IT professionals?
eddiethewhite Denver, CO age: 47	Yes, but does anyone remember the start of the personal computer era? I had an SWTPC 6800 and an Altair 8080! That was about two years before Radio Shack introduced the TRS-80! And, yes, I'm an IT person, as well as being a broadcast engineer.
3/14/2008 3:37:42 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	good to meet my fellow geeks!
3/14/2008 4:06:04 PM	IT professionals?
whalemstr Corning, CA age: 53	Altair 8080 wow there's a golden moldie! Remember playing with teletypes and tape machines Got to play on the very first picture phones too! Taught myself DBase2 and wrote a database program with it in one month and made $3500 doing it!! lol - nobody else knew anything about it!! Helped a guy that was using short wave to stay in contact with the south pole research stations and while there I used one of the teletype machines to write a letter to an uncle of mine! LOLOL - when I got done and sent it - it was something like over 40' long after unrolling it! I remember sitting in my parents living room watching a SLIDE show that my dads company had put together - for training the various BellTel people - WHAT and HOW data transmission over the phone lines looked like and how it worked! He worked at the Long Lines Division of Bell Telephone. I taught myself html, java etc. a few databases too No formal training - but had web design business for a few years - got tired of dealing with the people! LOLOL was a beta tester for Microsoft for 3 years too testing and sending in reports etc. nothing paid - just the usual free software etc. now - nothing keep thinking that maybe I can work my way back in somehow - but i'm still not a people person and there are other complications anyway, bye dan
3/15/2008 7:12:49 PM	IT professionals?
eddiethewhite Denver, CO age: 47	The thing I hated most about the Altair was programming in the bootstrap using those damned switches on the front panel! A friend of mine had the ROM option in his. I hated him! LOL!!! I taught myself programming as well. I used to use T-Bug with my TRS-80 for machine language coding. When I got my first real computer (an Intertec Superbrain QD) I learned Pascal. Now I stick to C++ mostly. I've started playing with microcontrollers, and have learned again what it means to be "memory conscious". Amazing how quickly we forget that in this Gigabyte age!
3/28/2008 2:38:01 PM	IT professionals?
cse5711 Shelbyville, KY age: 53	I have been in the IT field for about 7 years now
4/2/2008 3:03:00 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35	Have you tried turning it off and on again?
4/2/2008 5:05:10 AM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60
4/2/2008 6:49:10 AM	IT professionals?
honestinlov Perkasie, PA age: 67	dg1260, can you remember 1 inch mylar tape as well??? LOL I was there done that and thanks to outsourcing am now retired. But I had a BUNCH of good jobs and had a heck of a lot of fun with the goofy venture capital companies I worked for...LOL Yep, I am here as well. [Edited 4/2/2008 6:50:35 AM ]
4/2/2008 11:59:14 PM	IT professionals?
anew Brooklyn, NY age: 46	Yes, remember Wang word processing? Worked for Wang in the 80's, than Siemens. 22 years in the field. Want to get into the medical end of the business. Have applied with several companies on the west coast of Florida. GE, Philips, Aurora etc.... Any help would be great. Andrew
4/3/2008 4:06:58 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35	Is it plugged in?
4/3/2008 3:52:02 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	you're too much burn - you should start a help desk thread but i don't think you can outsource posting threads to india
4/3/2008 7:29:50 PM	IT professionals?
dg1260 Galion, OH age: 50	I remember paper tape, memory drums, and 'Core Memory'. Multiplexers, coax and disc platters. Wang Net, IBM floppys (Weren't they 8"?) not the little 3.5" Disk drives the size of washing machines that would dance across the floor like a washing machine. Writing code for 4K segmentation so the machine wouldn't thrash. 64K of memory was a lot. Keyboards has replaceable keys. Screens came in Green, orange and monochrome. And yes, the first question to ask a user was "Did you push the power button?".
4/4/2008 5:55:45 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
4/6/2008 7:53:48 AM	IT professionals?
rof1944 Marshville, NC age: 66	Ok, I'll show my age. I was a programmer in 1969....a 4K, yes I said K, card machine. Retired just over 2 years ago.
4/6/2008 8:09:32 AM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	I just think it's amazing - the changes we have seen in our careers. My first job was as a COBOL programmer on a very old Honeywell mainframe. We had to type up our programs ourselves - horrors - no data entry department! The machine could run 1 program at a time - we even had to be the operators - change the tapes and the disk packs. The only windows were the ones looking in on the computer room. I always hated JCL. My dad used to program computers when they had to be wired. Guess my interest came from him.
4/12/2008 6:04:19 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
4/13/2008 12:51:14 PM	IT professionals?
stedmo Phoenix, AZ age: 54	Many years in a mainframe environment MVS Tandem AS/400 monitoring systems, print systems Basically I was Tape Ape IBM 3900 Double Wide Duplex I could operate these machines under water. Which is what I effectively had to do. Cause the room wasn't atmospherically controled properly. Way to much variation of humidity causing the big roll of toilet paper to be unstable. Not good when your tring to wipe up the mess. Well I should say it caused the machines to jam all the time. It was either make a service call to IBM or learn to tweak the machine yourself
4/14/2008 7:59:03 PM	IT professionals?
kathrynm Sandusky, OH age: 39	My first 'puter was a Timex Sinclair 1000, 2nd was a TRS-80. Been building and repairing them since '94 and here I am....at least going a whole hell of a lot faster...
4/16/2008 4:28:50 AM	IT professionals?
rof1944 Marshville, NC age: 66	First computer was a Univac 1005 punch card system. It only had 2 registers, a 7 byte and a 15 byte..then one day I learned that I could the print buffer as a register and that made life a bit (no pun) better. The first disk applications..and packed fields. If you forgot to initialize a packed field you might find spaces in it...hex 404040. One day after dealing with spaces in a packed field, I was driving home from work and the odometer on my car rolled over to 404040 and for an instant I thought the damn thing was broke. I actually looked around to see if anybody had seen my reaction. And then came graphics. We had one of the first Ramtek color devices (I hestitate to call it a computer). Management had the idea that they wanted to see color charts, bar charts and pie charts of various performance metrics. The programming language was quite crude (didn't know it at the time tho) and you basically had to program each pixel. Ok, not THAT crude...it had a "line" function, "circle", "fill" functions but it was quite interesting stuff. Hooked it to one of the first Xerox color printers, a big ole monster, and partially satisfied management...they had no friggin idea what it took. Jeez, that sounded old. I think I'll go play golf.
4/16/2008 2:59:48 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	I love hearing everyone's experiences - it just shows how far we have come in this industry - gone from being an infant to being a toddler and still growing. Management still doesn't have a clue - some things never change
4/16/2008 8:29:16 PM	IT professionals?
owlsinflight Viroqua, WI age: 34	Count me in or should I say... If user=IT then ITfolks=ITfolks+1 (paraphrased of course) My experience doesn't venture back quite as far as some of you; I started programming on an Atari (1200 I think). Reading through the history of IT pros on here, it amazes me that the number one complaint I get today is "This thing is SLOW". Hey Burn: Yes, It's plugged in and I turned the switch off and on. It's still not working, neither are the lights in the office because the power company is fixing something. I need this thing fixed fast because I need my coffee cup holder tray to eject.
4/16/2008 11:30:13 PM	IT professionals?
stedmo Phoenix, AZ age: 54	I liked reading about that color printer . Print technology is underestimated when we think of mankind inventiveness. That's an old IBM Impact printer in front of the big roll of paper. Those things were indestructible and many a night I tried! Job Control Language here's one for ya: D TS, L I think that will list all the TSO users. and management! Don't get me started!!! everything from 1 super who became a best friend to another super who got his just desserts and all kinds of micro management in between
4/17/2008 3:56:12 AM	IT professionals?
rof1944 Marshville, NC age: 66	There are only 10 kinds of people in this world....those who understand binary and those who don't. No wonder programmers get Halloween and Christmas confused. Oct 31 = Dec 25 How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb.... 2, ya don't do anything without a backup.
4/17/2008 11:32:07 PM	IT professionals?
stedmo Phoenix, AZ age: 54	That interesting with the oct & the dec. I had to look it up and was even trying my hand at learning that binary math stuff. I can get the concept in my mind but when ever I try to carry out the logic of calculations my mind goes blank> To many null places! My mind becomes a tabula rasa! I was always interested in relational databases. Took some classes and such. But the math and logic just gets to steep. My idea is to create my own database of my book collection then open a used bookstore. That way I could scan in books I take in, and have record of what I have on hand. Many used bookshops have no catalougue of what they own. Anyway there's another idea that I keep drawing blank time on realizing.
4/18/2008 9:22:46 AM	IT professionals?
beccala15061 Monaca, PA age: 25	I am, I just got into it, I have my degree for computer networking and now am going for my bachelors!
4/18/2008 2:27:11 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	welcome becca - hope you have a long and successful career ahead of you - it will be fun and challenging i promise
4/18/2008 9:26:46 PM	IT professionals?
stedmo Phoenix, AZ age: 54	you all might find this humorous An actual conversation that occured between a customer and a Word perfect support rep (who got fired for this) "Ridge Hall computer assistance; may I help you?" "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." "What sort of trouble?" "Well I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away" "Went away?" "They disappeared" "Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" "Nothing" "Nothing?" "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." "Are you still in WordPerfect or did you get out?" "How do I tell?" "Can you see the C: prompt of the screen?" "What's a sea-prompt?" "Does your monitor have a power indicator?" "What's a monitor?" "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" "I don't know?" "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" "Yes, I think so" "Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall." "Yes it is" "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer" "I can't reach it" "Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?" "No" "Why not?" "Because its dark?" "Dark?" "Yes the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window" "Well, turn on the office light then." "I can't." "No? Why not?" "Because there's a power failure" "A power.... A power failure? Aha, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" "Well, yes I keep them in the closet" "Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from." "Really? Is it that bad?" "Yes, I'm afraid it is." "Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" "Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer"
4/19/2008 3:51:06 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35	Heh!
4/20/2008 6:44:53 AM	IT professionals?
owlsinflight Viroqua, WI age: 34	I always liked that tech support story. When I was going to school, one of the instructors there used to be a help desk support person. She said they had that little stress relief toy that the eyes pop out when you squeeze it. It was used many days on calls very similar to that story. I also recall something about a doll that the head kept getting twisted around and pulled off. My support is mostly face to face, so I just try to solve the problem calmly. If it happens to be an id10t error that takes me 1 hour to explain, so be it. I just side step into a fairly sound proof room on my way back to the office and tell the ceiling about the genius I just met. For more complex id10t issues, there is always "I'm going to lunch, bye" Anyone have any id10t issues they could share without getting into trouble for it? id10t: Closely related to PEBKAC (Problem exists between keyboard and chair)
4/21/2008 12:00:38 AM	IT professionals?
stedmo Phoenix, AZ age: 54	Christmas of 2000 the management came up with the brilliant idea to have a competition between the 3 shifts to make a Christmas display for the control room. They gave us 48 hours for this task. There was going to be a reward for 1st place. We kicked around ideas on our shift (graveyards) and the best we could come up with was some guy was going to bring in his naivety scene. O great! So I go back to my lonely print room and am looking at all that white paper thinking what can I do? Snowflakes? Nah to flaky! Hey betchya if rolled up a bunch of this paper we could come up with a nifty snowman. Called my bud from the tape room and the rolling began! Everyone else contributed something to the snowman and we had our mascot. 1st shift did a window display on the control room that was well done. 2nd shift brought in tree and did a great job decorating it with computer type items. But we blew them away with Mr. Frosty! And were they pissed. Management changed the rules of the game and gave us all awards for different forms of creativity. Don’t mess with graveyard guys!
4/23/2008 3:04:05 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
4/23/2008 9:30:04 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	For you burn...
4/24/2008 4:02:53 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35	Niiiicccceeee!!! Heh heh! Thanks, babe. My old job explained to a tee!
4/24/2008 6:50:35 AM	IT professionals?
drumrman Las Cruces, NM age: 46	it pro, checking in.
4/27/2008 4:21:38 AM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	We Share Your Pain (WSYP)
4/27/2008 4:29:17 AM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	Dev life - funny LMAO!!!!! [Edited 4/27/2008 4:42:31 AM ]
4/27/2008 9:55:43 AM	IT professionals?
ptcyankee Peachtree City, GA age: 54	Yes, IT Consultant, have been in the field since 1979.
4/28/2008 9:03:37 AM	IT professionals?
owlsinflight Viroqua, WI age: 34	Evolution of games Evolution of computers
4/28/2008 1:36:23 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	Those were really cool owl! They both brought back a lot of memories, especially the games. Thanks for sharing!
4/28/2008 2:21:47 PM	IT professionals?
nadege Mahwah, NJ age: 32	burnkitty, you're HOT!
4/28/2008 9:19:04 PM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35	Why shucks! I'm feeling all giggly inside, I do declare! And a hello to you, Nadege.
5/1/2008 1:04:41 PM	IT professionals?
rawlisb007 Braintree, MA age: 22	ya im 19 m from braintree ma im currently going to aic (American International College) for it but for PC & Networking design with security i have a myspace link for more info if u desire to kno more info jus msg me on here or if u want u can email me @ [email protected]
5/2/2008 6:37:22 AM	IT professionals?
culinary Wilmington, DE age: 52	There is a social group in Delaware based on Tech.
5/8/2008 7:57:06 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	that's great rawlis - very smart to get your education now - best wishes to you.
5/19/2008 10:19:58 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
5/23/2008 1:32:59 PM	IT professionals?
waycoolk Las Cruces, NM age: 43	IT Admin Team Lead.... Was briefly a cobol programmer back when I graduated from college.... then they released Window NT 3.1 .... Wow ! What a ride ! [Edited 5/23/2008 1:40:45 PM ]
6/2/2008 8:41:00 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
6/3/2008 3:16:13 PM	IT professionals?
freelyibeme Everett, MA age: 49	I've been in IT since 98 still feel i'm a newbe sometimes. I took a class on microsoft office and blew everyone away. I've been in the manuals eversince. I'm looking to open my own consulting business one day soon. Can't take management like every one else here it seems. I've actually came up with a few inovations that may move to the patent process. Started out as a helpdesk tech and made the progression to desktop/network support to network engineer, with no certs. or schooling, just a fascination with the digital world. I started out as a DJ at an early age, I loved to manipulate music. I was the only one who smiled when it was time to setup/breakdown all that equipment. I think its a shame the way outsourcing is taking all the jobs away.
6/13/2008 10:08:19 AM	IT professionals?
owlsinflight Viroqua, WI age: 34	I normally don't brag about resources, but I'd like to mention the following podcasts which have helped my business. SecurityNow by Leo Laporte Mike Tech Show Podcast (Use google, you'll find them easily) Both seem to know what they are talking about and provide some decent resources for IT pros. I also saw an alert about an improved Gpcode virus...so I'm now offering my clients online backup service in case they get nailed by that. Just some 411 for all of you, hope it helps. Owl
6/16/2008 11:46:30 PM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
6/20/2008 12:00:28 AM	IT professionals?
rocker525 Findlay, OH age: 20	I'm an IT person for a tax office. I'm trying to make some money so I won't be in so much debt after college. I'm also the the lead coder for Knights of the Forgotten Realms. http://kotfr.mine.nu/ It's an MMORPG that's being developed by people in the N.A. and in Europe. Plus I freelance on the side. [Edited 6/20/2008 12:02:55 AM ]
6/27/2008 8:11:08 AM	IT professionals?
owlsinflight Viroqua, WI age: 34	Classic case of user error!
6/27/2008 11:18:18 AM	IT professionals?
evileddy Ottawa, ON age: 37	Quote from burnkitty: Have you tried turning it off and on again? HAHAAH! IT Crowd:
6/28/2008 7:49:19 PM	IT professionals?
eachbeach Salem, NJ age: 27	computer tech here. doing mostly administration now. i dabble with web development. I have a strong tech support and networking background. i want to be a independant consultant when I grow up. there's 10 types of people in this world. those who understand binary and those who don't is your caps lock turned on? lol, gets em every time.
7/2/2008 1:58:24 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
7/4/2008 5:07:02 AM	IT professionals?
burnkitty Fayetteville, AR age: 35
7/5/2008 10:36:07 PM	IT professionals?
annazzassi Newport News, VA age: 60	you never disappoint me burn - those were great...
7/10/2008 2:36:37 PM	IT professionals?
tk_2 Clearwater, FL age: 33	Add me to the list. Been in the IT field since 99'

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