A Robot Refused to Do Any Work: My MAC Solution

In summary, the conversation revolved around the narrator's frustration with their partner who spends all day doing nothing but humming and blinking. Despite attempts to snap them out of it, the partner refuses to respond. The narrator ultimately decides to kick them out and get a new partner, possibly a Mac. The conversation also touches on the superiority of Linux and the reliability of Win2K.
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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. :rofl:
 
  • #3
I don't think Macs can reproduce...
 
  • #4
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.
:rofl: What are you talking about?I thought you wanted to tell us about your yesterday's PM :bugeye:
 
  • #5
klusener said:
I don't think Macs can reproduce...

how come that there are so many macs in th world then?
 
  • #6
they are spreading their seeds through iPods
 
  • #7
I've never had a Mac..
 
  • #8
I had a trench coat but HRWWB made me throw it out
 
  • #9
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?
:rofl: 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.
 

What is the concept behind "A Robot Refused to Do Any Work: My MAC Solution"?

The concept behind "A Robot Refused to Do Any Work: My MAC Solution" is to explore the idea of a robot refusing to perform its assigned tasks and finding a solution to this issue using a MAC (Media Access Control) address.

How does the MAC address help in solving the issue of a robot refusing to work?

The MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface on a device. By assigning a specific MAC address to the robot, it can be identified and authenticated within the network, allowing it to receive commands and perform tasks assigned to it.

Is this solution applicable to all types of robots?

While the concept of using a MAC address to solve the issue of a robot refusing to work can be applied to most robots, the implementation may vary depending on the specific capabilities and design of the robot. Some robots may require additional hardware or software modifications to support this solution.

What are the potential challenges in implementing this solution?

One potential challenge in implementing this solution is ensuring that the robot's MAC address is unique and not already assigned to another device on the network. Another challenge may be the compatibility of the robot's hardware and software with the necessary modifications for this solution.

Are there any ethical concerns with using this solution?

There may be ethical concerns with using this solution if the robot is being used for tasks that may harm humans or other living beings. In such cases, proper programming and safety measures should be taken to prevent any potential harm. Additionally, the use of a MAC address to authenticate and control a robot raises questions about the level of autonomy and control given to the robot.

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