Computer Literacy

[Nude\'n\'happy]

In another thread, an individual was asking for help with their computer problem. In the discussions that followed, a few people made comments that they were confused by the references to computer parts. To help those lost souls understand computer terminology, I have included this diagram.

[Nude\'n\'happy]

In another thread, an individual was asking for help with their computer problem. In the discussions that followed, a few people made comments that they were confused by the references to computer parts. To help those lost souls understand computer terminology, I have included this diagram.

[barelybob]

It all seems so simple now! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[S.M.A.]

Where did you find that clever cartoon?

He he he... "output."

[hw]

ROFLMAO!
One question though. Shouldn't the Key Function be labeled Down load? /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[missouriboy]

I liked "input/output error" -- can't stop giggling. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[missouriboy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by I be nude:
a few people made comments that they were confused by the references to computer parts.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>And remember there is help right here (http://www.clothesfree.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=000023;p=1#000 012) for those confused by program terms. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[shãybare]

Thanks for the Grin of The Day. Really funny. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jochanaan]

Oh, my! I'm feeling a little flushed! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fred950]

"Supplimental data"? For years I've referred to it as my 'reading room'. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fred950]

Plus have we forgotten "how we 'dump' at work? Think 'Downloads". /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[greensunshine]

For those who think all this Computer lingo is confusing, just try working in the industry in sales, as you try to sell high-end software to someone whose understanding of the stuff is mega-times more than yours and who makes more than the software cost in an hour and still be able to answer all his/her questions without coming accross as an idiot...now that is where sales folks can really make some money...especially if they are also paid commission.

Greensunshine in the Pacific NW /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Female, Mormon, and Proud of it /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

But not exactly sure what it is that I supposedly know what I am selling to that person who supposedly knows that I don't in the software industry /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Name of software company withheld on the basis I too like to eat and have a warm place to sleep /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[WNYjoe]

In my mind, GreenSunshine, you're right. That is a good salesperson. But there are two kinds of salespersons: those who sell toasters, books, vacuum cleaners, or the latest snake oil to come down the line. And they equally can seel any of the above because they know how to pull one over on you. Also known as used car dealers.
And then there are the ones that know their product. They may not know everything about it, but they have a reasonable understanding.
For lack of a better example in that land of Redmond Washington, the knowledgable sales person will know that Excel and Word are two different products and will tell me to buy Excel if I wish to do spreadsheets. WORD can do tables well, but as an extension of a concept that is different than Excel. Make sense? (forgetting about the fact that they co-exist inside the same suite of product group.)
As the knowledgable end user knows, each one has certain things it does well. And trying to use it for something else is "asking for it."
Or, the other analogy: If I want a race car, don't try to sell me a Yugo.
And too many salespeople work based on what they want (commission, food on the table, etc) as opposed to that will come when they treat the sale based on what the customer wants.

[Nude\'n\'happy]

This diagram was in my collection of jokes that I acquired during my time in the Air Force. Had filed the folder away in a box the last time we moved and just came across it last month. I think it is from around 1978 time frame.