A Robot Refused to Do Any Work: My MAC Solution

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The discussion revolves around the humorous and metaphorical portrayal of a malfunctioning robot, which some participants interpret as a commentary on technology, specifically comparing it to different computer systems like Macs and Linux. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and playful banter about technology and relationships.

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  • One participant describes their frustration with a robot that refuses to perform tasks, leading to a decision to replace it with a Mac.
  • Another participant humorously questions the reproductive capabilities of Macs, suggesting a playful skepticism about their prevalence.
  • Some participants propose that Macs spread through iPods, adding to the lighthearted nature of the discussion.
  • There are mentions of Linux being superior, with participants reiterating this point, though the context remains playful and not definitive.
  • Personal anecdotes about past experiences with computers and relationships are shared, illustrating a blend of technology and personal life reflections.

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Participants express differing views on the merits of Macs versus Linux, with some humorously defending their preferences. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which technology is superior, as multiple competing views are presented.

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The discussion includes playful metaphors and personal experiences that may not be directly related to technical specifications or performance of the technologies mentioned.

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I came home from work, made my own dinner and had a cup of coffee, i sat
for a while then wondered what she is doing, so i went upstairs and there
she was, in the bed room, she was just sat there humming and blinking now
and then, i though oh no not again, in an attempt to snap her out of it i gave
her a shake which had no effect, so i gave her smack, but she just refused
to respond, so i left the room turning out the light, and left her in the dark.
The next day was the same, i had left her a few simple tasks to do, had
she done them? no, she just sat there humming, by this time my patience
was wearing thin, so i picked her up and shook her, then gave her a good
wallop, but it was no use.
The next day i had made up my mind, if she refuses to do any work, i will
kick her out, as usual, there she was just blinking and humming to her self,
so i picked her up and caried her down stairs and threw her out the door.
My problem now is i need a new one, one that will do some work, i thought
about it for some time and have decided to try a MAC.
 
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wolram said:
I came home from work, made my own dinner and had a cup of coffee, i sat
for a while then wondered what she is doing, so i went upstairs and there
she was, in the bed room, she was just sat there humming and blinking now
and then, i though oh no not again, in an attempt to snap her out of it i gave
her a shake which had no effect, so i gave her smack, but she just refused
to respond, so i left the room turning out the light, and left her in the dark.
The next day was the same, i had left her a few simple tasks to do, had
she done them? no, she just sat there humming, by this time my patience
was wearing thin, so i picked her up and shook her, then gave her a good
wallop, but it was no use.
The next day i had made up my mind, if she refuses to do any work, i will
kick her out, as usual, there she was just blinking and humming to her self,
so i picked her up and caried her down stairs and threw her out the door.
My problem now is i need a new one, one that will do some work, i thought
about it for some time and have decided to try a MAC.

Great Wolram...great. :smile:
 
I don't think Macs can reproduce...
 
wolram said:
I came home from work, made my own dinner and had a cup of coffee, i sat
for a while then wondered what she is doing, so i went upstairs and there
she was, in the bed room, she was just sat there humming and blinking now
and then, i though oh no not again, in an attempt to snap her out of it i gave
her a shake which had no effect, so i gave her smack, but she just refused
to respond, so i left the room turning out the light, and left her in the dark.
The next day was the same, i had left her a few simple tasks to do, had
she done them? no, she just sat there humming, by this time my patience
was wearing thin, so i picked her up and shook her, then gave her a good
wallop, but it was no use.
The next day i had made up my mind, if she refuses to do any work, i will
kick her out, as usual, there she was just blinking and humming to her self,
so i picked her up and caried her down stairs and threw her out the door.
My problem now is i need a new one, one that will do some work, i thought
about it for some time and have decided to try a MAC.
:smile: What are you talking about?I thought you wanted to tell us about your yesterday's PM :bugeye:
 
klusener said:
I don't think Macs can reproduce...

how come that there are so many macs in th world then?
 
they are spreading their seeds through iPods
 
I've never had a Mac..
 
I had a trench coat but HRWWB made me throw it out
 
Do I really have to remind you of the obvious superiority of Linux again?
 
  • #10
Smurf said:
Do I really have to remind you of the obvious superiority of Linux again?

Is he the one that plays with snoopy?
 
  • #11
wolram said:
Is he the one that plays with snoopy?
:smile: You could put it that way... he's the flasher in the trench coat.
 
  • #12
arildno said:
I've never had a Mac..

Well, I had an Apple 2e with 128 kb of RAM (upgraded from 64) back in the old days.

I can honestly say though that since Win2K came out I've never had a PC crash on me to the point it needed to be reloaded.

I have had a couple of girlfriends that needed to be (re)booted out of the house, though. It's always a sad day. :cry:
 
  • #13
Grogs said:
Well, I had an Apple 2e with 128 kb of RAM (upgraded from 64) back in the old days.

I can honestly say though that since Win2K came out I've never had a PC crash on me to the point it needed to be reloaded.

I have had a couple of girlfriends that needed to be (re)booted out of the house, though. It's always a sad day. :cry:

I have a RAM with a killerbite, and yes winter 2000 did seem to be a turning
point for police crashes.
 

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