23 Oct
2002
23 Oct
'02
7:10 a.m.
I like what my computer is named (work): VAX11785.. my dad's computer
formerly was VAX11780, but that was 2 machines ago.. and now his is faster :
(
Will J
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23 Oct
23 Oct
8:56 a.m.
At my last job, we never named a machine for who used it or what it
did, When we setup the machine for the customs group, we made the
mistake of naming it "customs", then when we moved the transportation
group onto it the customs group put up a big stink :^)
We had names like:
Pandora, Indigo, Mozart, Electra, Jetset
9:24 a.m.
I had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
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5:30 p.m.
On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
I had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO,
and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
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5:47 p.m.
I had some VMS
systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
9:05 p.m.
On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE.
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I had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO,
and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
9:39 p.m.
I had some VMS
systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM. 
9:52 p.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
Ok, SPOOGE.
Well, that's using a different word. What's a 6-letter phonetic
spelling for JISM?
I was trying to avoid to avoid being drawn in, but ...
JIZZUM or JIZZIM?
Pat
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> I had
some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently. 
24 Oct
24 Oct
4:43 a.m.
> > I
had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> > I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> > was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> > SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
>
> I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE.
24 Oct
24 Oct
4:41 a.m.
Part of the
plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE.
8:06 a.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
Ok, SPOOGE.
Well, that's using a different word. What's a 6-letter phonetic
spelling for JISM?
JISM = SPOOGE (at least in the school yards where I grew up ;)
But if you want to stick with jism, go with JIZZIM. Maybe even JIZZUM.
Also, I would just like to note this new low point in the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
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> I had
some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
8:40 a.m.
> > I
had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> > I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> > was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> > SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
>
> I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE. But if you want to stick with jism, go with JIZZIM.
Maybe even JIZZUM.
Also, I would just like to note this new low point in the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
I'm sure the record will be broken at a later time. :-)
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Check out the DEC Enthusiasts Club at http://www.dittman.net/
8:49 a.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
JISM = SPOOGE (at least in the school yards where I grew up ;)
Yes, but that's another name that can be used.
I strive to be the one to do it.
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> > >
I had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> > > I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> > > was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> > > SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
> >
> > I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
>
> Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
> have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE.
Well, that's using a different word. What's a 6-letter phonetic
spelling for JISM? But if you want to stick with jism, go with
JIZZIM. Maybe even JIZZUM.
Also, I would just like to note this new low point in the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
I'm sure the record will be broken at a later time. :-) 
10:57 a.m.
Also, I would just like to note this new low point in
the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
I'm sure the record will be broken at a later time. :-) 
5:43 p.m.
A few years ago (OK, about 10), I introduced an internet class to
rtfm.mit.edu (the big FAQ archive). Somebody asked what "RTFM" stood for.
I said, "Read The Fucking Manual". One of the students filed a complaint
that I "was rude and profane in response to a reasonable question".
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Cameron Kaiser wrote:
I strive to be the one to do it.
$200 on Sellam. Anyone give me 2-1?
Also, I would
just like to note this new low point in the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
I'm sure the record will be broken at a later time. :-) 
7:03 p.m.
In message <Pine.GSO.4.21.0210241939430.17950-100000(a)lanshark.lmi.net>et>, "Fred
C
isin (XenoSoft)" writes:
A few years ago (OK, about 10), I introduced an
internet class to
rtfm.mit.edu (the big FAQ archive). Somebody asked what "RTFM" stood for.
I said, "Read The Fucking Manual". One of the students filed a complaint
that I "was rude and profane in response to a reasonable question".
One summer when I was teaching a summer course for some students
in the 12-14 year old range. One of the students asked a question
where I needed a dummy variable. So for illustration, I naturally
named it dummy. A day or so later the program director approached
me very concerned because the student had reported that I had called
him a dummy.
Brian L. Stuart
10:10 p.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002 blstuart(a)bellsouth.net wrote:
One summer when I was teaching a summer course for
some students
in the 12-14 year old range. One of the students asked a question
where I needed a dummy variable. So for illustration, I naturally
named it dummy. A day or so later the program director approached
me very concerned because the student had reported that I had called
him a dummy.
Hmm, it seems he really was ;)
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25 Oct
25 Oct
5:06 a.m.
One summer
when I was teaching a summer course for some students
in the 12-14 year old range. One of the students asked a question
where I needed a dummy variable. So for illustration, I naturally
named it dummy. A day or so later the program director approached
me very concerned because the student had reported that I had called
him a dummy.
Hmm, it seems he really was ;)
5:46 a.m.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Gene Buckle wrote:
After that, I'd happily rename the variable to "smart" and the student to
"fucking idiot". :)
Had a student in California complain to IBM because I kept calling her
"ma'am"
Seriously.
Doc
One summer when I was teaching a summer course for
some students
in the 12-14 year old range. One of the students asked a question
where I needed a dummy variable. So for illustration, I naturally
named it dummy. A day or so later the program director approached
me very concerned because the student had reported that I had called
him a dummy.
Hmm, it seems he really was ;)
2 p.m.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Gene Buckle wrote:
It was sexist, condescending, and insulting.
The coordinator who brought me the complaint (she had to, it was IBM
procedure) was laughing so hard she couldn't read it to me. AFAIK, the
complaint is still on my IBM file, but with a note by the coordinator
that it was unfounded and ridiculous, and that the person who
registered the complaint had made no attempt to resolve it. Good thing,
too. I'd have broke up laighing, and been in _real_ trouble.
Doc
Had a
student in California complain to IBM because I kept calling her
"ma'am"
Seriously.
Doc
That just boggles the mind. 
26 Oct
26 Oct
5:58 p.m.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Doc Shipley wrote:
After that, I'd happily rename the variable to "smart" and the student to
"fucking idiot". :)
Had a student in California complain to IBM because I kept calling her
"ma'am"
Seriously.
How *D*A*R*E* you use a term of RESPECT with me!?
LOL
Peace... Sridhar
One summer
when I was teaching a summer course for some students
in the 12-14 year old range. One of the students asked a question
where I needed a dummy variable. So for illustration, I naturally
named it dummy. A day or so later the program director approached
me very concerned because the student had reported that I had called
him a dummy.
Hmm, it seems he really was ;)
25 Oct
25 Oct
3:15 p.m.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002 vance(a)neurotica.com wrote:
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Doc Shipley wrote:
It's apparent that you've spent time in California. :)
Doc
Had a student in California complain to IBM because I kept calling her
"ma'am"
Seriously.
How *D*A*R*E* you use a term of RESPECT with me!?
LOL
8:20 p.m.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Doc Shipley wrote:
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002 vance(a)neurotica.com wrote:
So I take it that, "Shut up bitch. If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it
to you!" is more acceptable? Ye gods. :)
g.
On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Doc Shipley wrote:
It's apparent that you've spent time in California. :)
Doc
Had a student in California complain to IBM because I kept calling her
"ma'am"
Seriously.
How *D*A*R*E* you use a term of RESPECT with me!?
LOL
24 Oct
24 Oct
10:05 p.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:
A few years ago (OK, about 10), I introduced an
internet class to
rtfm.mit.edu (the big FAQ archive). Somebody asked what "RTFM" stood for.
I said, "Read The Fucking Manual". One of the students filed a complaint
that I "was rude and profane in response to a reasonable question".
Oh, come on, Fred. You know you said it in such a way that the student
would have misunderstood it to be your response ;)
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26 Oct
26 Oct
6:28 p.m.
That person needs a clawhammer to the head. Or maybe a pickaxe.
WAR!... Sridhar
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:
A few years ago (OK, about 10), I introduced an
internet class to
rtfm.mit.edu (the big FAQ archive). Somebody asked what "RTFM" stood for.
I said, "Read The Fucking Manual". One of the students filed a complaint
that I "was rude and profane in response to a reasonable question".
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Cameron Kaiser wrote:
$200 on Sellam. Anyone give me 2-1?
> Also, I would just like to note this new low
point in the history of the
> Classic Computers Mailing List.
I'm sure the record will be broken at a later time. :-)
I strive to be the one to do it. 
27 Oct
27 Oct
1:35 a.m.
That person needs a clawhammer to the head. Or maybe
a pickaxe.
WAR!... Sridhar
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:
> A few years ago (OK, about 10), I introduced an internet class to
> rtfm.mit.edu (the big FAQ archive). Somebody asked what "RTFM" stood
for.
> I said, "Read The Fucking Manual". One
of the students filed a
complaint
> that I "was rude and profane in response to
a reasonable question".
RTFL!
-wittig http://www.robertwittig.com/
A business is as honest as its advertisements.
.
24 Oct
24 Oct
7:18 p.m.
Sellam Ismail wrote:
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Eric Dittman wrote:
Well, that's using a different word. What's a 6-letter phonetic
spelling for JISM?
JISM = SPOOGE (at least in the school yards where I grew up ;)
But if you want to stick with jism, go with JIZZIM. Maybe even JIZZUM.
Questionable taste!
There, *now* we've hit bottom. :-)
> > I had some VMS systems that I named SKITZO,
PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
> > I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
> > was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
> > SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
>
> I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM.
Part of the plan called for using all six characters. I would
have had to spelled it differently.
Ok, SPOOGE.
Also, I would just like to note this new low point in the history of the
Classic Computers Mailing List.
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7:30 p.m.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Ross Archer wrote:
Is that even possible?
migod. I don't want to play with you lot, anymore.
ok
r.
ps. I think my purity test score just dropped below 99.44%
pps. No, I didn't get it straight away.
But if you
want to stick with jism, go with JIZZIM. Maybe even JIZZUM.
Questionable taste!
There, *now* we've hit bottom. :-) 
25 Oct
25 Oct
9:32 a.m.
Questionable taste!
There, *now* we've hit bottom. :-)
No, there's still a long way to go. No one has posted a link
to the "goatse" page yet. And that isn't intended as a challenge,
either. If you haven't seen it yet, trust me, you probably don't
want to, but it shows up in the comments on almost every story on
Slashdot.
26 Oct
26 Oct
5:56 p.m.
On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, Sellam Ismail wrote:
I used to have a machine called upchuck. It was originally called chuck,
but then the motherboard started getting flaky, so I renamed it. It ran
like that for almost two years before it died. It was an RS/6000 320E.
Peace... Sridhar
I had some VMS
systems that I named SKITZO, PSYCHO, and PHLEGM.
I was limited to six characters for the name due to DECnet. I
was going for odd names. I was going to name the next one
SMEGMA, but the order was cancelled.
I guess it would've been worse if you'd gotten to JISM. 
23 Oct
23 Oct
5:58 p.m.
At work we have one area where they named all their servers after
Simpsons characters (homer, lisa (the DB server), bart, etc...) Another
area picked Lord of the Rings characters (they had real problems with
sauron, but sam and frodo were reliable!!) Other areas just use an
acronym of the machine's purpose.... My machines at home are named after
Sesame Street characters, since I had young kids when I started
collecting. The MicroVax 3400 is bigbird, the NoName alpha I had great
frustrations setting up is oscar, my SETI number-cruncher is thecount.....
I guess even with a fictitious-character theme, the machine's name
sometime reflects their function or "personality" (machinality??)
Stan
Ron Hudson wrote:
At my last job, we never named a machine for who used it or what it did,
When we setup the machine for the customs group, we made the mistake of
naming it "customs", then when we moved the transportation group onto it
the customs group put up a big stink :^)
We had names like:
Pandora, Indigo, Mozart, Electra, Jetset
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