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System Administrator Appreciation Day
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System Administrator Appreciation Day
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.” -
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Last time I showed admin my appreciation I caught a throat infection"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Cost me 50 quid on top of the infection!! Count yourself lucky!Originally posted by Paddy View PostLast time I showed admin my appreciation I caught a throat infection'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Is it a just a wintel thing? But I find the majority of windows admins less than useless... When I did unix admin work the guys would all share scripts and try and do things smarter but the winny guys just sit there chewing the cud...Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostIf the ones here weren't all useless, I might appreciate them more.
Lights flame touches blue paper and flees
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I think you hit the nail on the head. The last lot of windows admins I worked with didn't want to share their knowledge and were tulip scared of scripting.Originally posted by bobspud View PostIs it a just a wintel thing? But I find the majority of windows admins less than useless... When I did unix admin work the guys would all share scripts and try and do things smarter but the winny guys just sit there chewing the cud...
I got the impression they would rather buy a product in than do anything remotely inventive/adventurous themselves.
Flames duly fannedOriginally posted by bobspud View PostLights flame touches blue paper and flees
Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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