Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Exaggeration is futile

Overstating the issue doesn't make it any more or less urgent.  When it comes down to it, all computer issues are binary and quantitative (from an administrative standpoint.).

Them: The network is down on most of the computers we moved last week. (emphasis mine)
Me: Can you give me some IP examples of computers that aren't working?
Them: Just a moment while she gets one.
....
Them: Here's one example (gives me the APIPA IP).
Me: What about the others?  This one I know what's wrong but I need to know what's wrong with everyone.
Them: Well, it's the only computer with any problems.

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