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How knowledgable are you with computers?

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How knowledgable are you with computers?

Guru 3 vote(s) 6.4%
Expert 11 vote(s) 23.4%
Power User 20 vote(s) 42.6%
Experienced User 10 vote(s) 21.3%
Beginner 1 vote(s) 2.1%
Dumb *** 2 vote(s) 4.3%
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  1. Nic TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,926

    <sarcarm>
    That new [sarcasm] tag better be pretty big then, otherwise some users here might miss it. :D
    </sarcasm>
    Nic, May 30, 2003
    #61

  2. acidosmosis TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,574

    Aren't you supposed to be mopping the floors DigitAlex? ;)
    acidosmosis, May 30, 2003
    #62

  3. negroplasty TechSpot Maniac Posts: 515   +6

    Acidosmosis: In case you didn't notice, there is a LOL in my post, if you consider laughing as an act of seriousness, you are the one who should "hush ya mouth" ;) . You may also notice a " ;) " in my post, perhaps that is also an act of seriousness, hmm, maybe I have a crush on someone here, isn't that what winking usually suggests?
    negroplasty, May 30, 2003
    #63

  4. acidosmosis TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,574

    Again I was just jokin' you butthead heheheeh :p
    acidosmosis, May 30, 2003
    #64

  5. DigitAlex TechSpot Paladin Posts: 583

    i'm not a colonel on the boards yet !

    but it's not a problem to clean the floor of my beloved place if I need to, just to keep it tidy as we all like it to be :D

    But you will eventually clean the channel's floor FOREVER :evil: :D

    :cool:
    DigitAlex, May 30, 2003
    #65

  6. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,283   +41

    Excuse me.. That's MY title!
    Rick, May 30, 2003
    #66
     

  7. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,283   +41

    I don't think it is appropriate to even mention what the Generals do...................
    Rick, May 30, 2003
    #67

  8. JSR Banned Posts: 730

    i fixed my friends computer too!

    i therefore........ must be.........a guru
    JSR, May 30, 2003
    #68

  9. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    What?
    I didn't hear you complain about the last girl I got you... Nor about that case of havanna's either....

    Or maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that... ;):D
    MrGaribaldi, May 31, 2003
    #69

  10. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    I only know of old Commodore machines and x86 platform with some of its operating systems. So that would rank me as a beginner, but I don't need to ask for help often.

    Ok, I guess the poll was about x86-compatible PCs only but a computer can be a lot more ;)
    Mictlantecuhtli, May 31, 2003
    #70

  11. StormBringer Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,871

    To call yourself a guru implies there is nothing left for you to learn, since the technology changes at such a fast rate, I don't think ANYONE caqn claim that title. I chose expert, although in some areas I have much expertise, and in others I am nearing the ******* category. To rate yourself as any of those in "computers" is very broad, while some of us may be able to do just about anything with DOS and Windows, we may not be able to do much of anything in Linux. Others of us may be able to cover all those and many other PC platforms, but may know squat about Mac. Others still may have lots of experience in hardware but may have troubles when dealing with software issues. reminds me of the old joke, "only thing more dangerous than a PC technician with a software patch, is a programmer with a soldering iron"
    Anyway, thats my half a** explaination of my level of computer knowledge.
    StormBringer, Jun 2, 2003
    #71

  12. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504


    I could not agree more. Well said.

    See how the more experienced users on this forum are subscribing more to this kind of view.
    Phantasm66, Jun 2, 2003
    #72

  13. JSR Banned Posts: 730

    storm

    there is a n exception...........if you've fixed your friends computer.........then, you may call yourself....a guru................at least, that is what tarkus says.....(previous post) hehe.....:giddy:
    JSR, Jun 2, 2003
    #73

  14. Tarkus TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 835

    JSR... but that's only if you can do it with the laying on of hands! hehe.

    Well, I've been severely humbled by installing Redhat 9. Everything I need to install, installs differently from the last packages I've installed. Each time, I have to Google and learn to get it done. The hardest so far is the Nvidia Video drivers that have stumped me for two days.

    I guess I'm now an *****. Can I change my vote?
    Tarkus, Jun 2, 2003
    #74

  15. SharkFiNbowL Newcomer, in training Posts: 46

    Power user Period. :cool:
    SharkFiNbowL, Jun 2, 2003
    #75

  16. Justin Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,595

    What the hell is a "computer" ? Isn't this the YMCA?
    Justin, Jun 6, 2003
    #76

  17. JSR Banned Posts: 730

    oh shhhhhhhhhhhhhhht

    does that mean i have to change my vote too:confused:
    JSR, Jun 6, 2003
    #77

  18. DigitAlex TechSpot Paladin Posts: 583

    WOW i'm freakin impressed !!!!

    NO DOTS AT ALL, not even a little tiny one !!!

    what's going on ????? ;)
    DigitAlex, Jun 6, 2003
    #78

  19. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    The drugs ran out! ;)
    Phantasm66, Jun 7, 2003
    #79

  20. olefarte TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 1,425

    Quote from an unnamed source.
    quote: From "New keyboard thread".
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    i have a solution.....

    go and buy about 100 rolls of tin foil.

    now, completely wrap EVERYTHING in your room with the foil, leaving enough to cover your own head, so that no aliens will be able to intercept your thoughts....
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Maybe this worked afterall?
    olefarte, Jun 7, 2003
    #80
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