How Mac, Windows and Linux see each other

[Edwina's Secretary]

well then maybe I'll just send some of this snow your way so you'll chill out

Not to worry...it is a gorgeous day here. Not too hot. Nice coastal breeze.

Perfect California chilling weather! Would you like some of my gorgeous sunshine to perk you up?

[sparks19]

No way I love the snow It's my favorite kind of weather

[caseysmom]

I am on call 24/7, if I didn't respond bad things could happen, I am not self important it is a fact of the nature of the IT work that I do.

Its not bad planning or bad training or whatever, stuff happens. If you haven't done someone's job you shouldn't judge.

[Puckstop31]

I am on call 24/7, if I didn't respond bad things could happen, I am not self important it is a fact of the nature of the IT work that I do.

Its not bad planning or bad training or whatever, stuff happens. If you haven't done someone's job you shouldn't judge.

Its just the nature of the beast in IT. Many of our clients are 24x7 operations. E-Commerce server dies at 3am, costing them $3,000/hour its down... You bet im taking that call. Could I be a 'better' IT provider and get them into a 99.999% up time environment? Sure. But, because I really understand small business I just know better than to even offer it to certain clients, because some of that technology is REALLY expensive.

Anyway....

Sure, to many of you that does not seem like freedom. To me, it is. I am my own boss and get to enjoy a great life. Even better, I get to help share that success with 13 other great people!

The End.

[wombat2u2004]

Sure, to many of you that does not seem like freedom. To me, it is. I am my own boss and get to enjoy a great life. Even better, I get to help share that success with 13 other great people!

Me to. I'm not really into that hammer and sickle stuff.

[sparks19]

I am on call 24/7, if I didn't respond bad things could happen, I am not self important it is a fact of the nature of the IT work that I do.

Its not bad planning or bad training or whatever, stuff happens. If you haven't done someone's job you shouldn't judge.

This is true. Computer problems don't stop at 5 pm. Bad weather can hit any time and can be catastrophic for servers and the like lol. especially when you get an unexpected 8-10 inches of snow before halloween LOL.

As anyone who has ever used a computer can attest to.... computers go down at the most inopportune times lol

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am on call 24/7, if I didn't respond bad things could happen, I am not self important it is a fact of the nature of the IT work that I do.

Its not bad planning or bad training or whatever, stuff happens. If you haven't done someone's job you shouldn't judge.

I am sure there could be a company that has a business model that puts the entire fate of the organization on one person's 24/7/52 availability.

But other than a sole proprietor, I cannot imagine why.

And it certainly would not be a company I would want my family dependent upon!

[wombat2u2004]

Wow, this a good thread. Just like the war all over again.
Commos against capitalists

[Karen]

Wow, this a good thread. Just like the war all over again.
Commos against capitalists

There are no "communists" here on Pet Talk, despite what you might think. Just because someone's politics are to the "left' of yours does not make them a communist, ya know.

[wombat2u2004]

There are no "communists" here on Pet Talk, despite what you might think. Just because someone's politics are to the "left' of yours does not make them a communist, ya know.

Not yet.

[Puckstop31]

I am sure there could be a company that has a business model that puts the entire fate of the organization on one person's 24/7/52 availability.

But other than a sole proprietor, I cannot imagine why.

And it certainly would not be a company I would want my family dependent upon!

Le Sigh....


It must be tough, eh Sara? Looking down from thy roost upon we little people? How stupid we are that we cannot see your genius?


Yes. Yes we as a company realize that my singular knowledge of the detailed physical configuration of our colocation facility is an issue we need to address. Its a project on my plate. But rest your little heart... We will be fine. Thank you for your concern.


Also, dont worry dear.... I doubt I would be trying to employ you in the future. So you don't have to worry about putting your family at risk in our silly little company.

Oh... I recall you lamenting about how difficult it was to give away your extra wealth. I'm sure you recall? You have your wonderful home, cars, a Harely...etc... I used this new fangled thingy called Google. I typed in "How do I give a gift to the US Treasury?" Wouldn't you know it? The VERY first link that came up was...

http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/moretopics_gifts.html

You said something about "flying monkeys" and "not as easy as you think". I'm sure you will be happy to see that it IS. Awesome, eh?

[Edwina's Secretary]

Le Sigh....


It must be tough, eh Sara? Looking down from thy roost upon we little people? How stupid we are that we cannot see your genius?


Yes. Yes we as a company realize that my singular knowledge of the detailed physical configuration of our colocation facility is an issue we need to address. Its a project on my plate. But rest your little heart... We will be fine. Thank you for your concern.


Also, dont worry dear.... I doubt I would be trying to employ you in the future. So you don't have to worry about putting your family at risk in our silly little company.

Oh... I recall you lamenting about how difficult it was to give away your extra wealth. I'm sure you recall? You have your wonderful home, cars, a Harely...etc... I used this new fangled thingy called Google. I typed in "How do I give a gift to the US Treasury?" Wouldn't you know it? The VERY first link that came up was...

http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/moretopics_gifts.html

You said something about "flying monkeys" and "not as easy as you think". I'm sure you will be happy to see that it IS. Awesome, eh?

You are so cute when I get under your skin Thanks for showing just how very little you know about the IT business. LOL But good try!

Ditto and likewise Puck! You certainly went to some effort to zing me!!

So darn cute you are....awesome

[Puckstop31]

Ditto and likewise Puck! You certainly went to some effort to zing me!!

So darn cute you are....awesome

Aww muffin....


I am so very disappointed in you. You come out of your burrow to grace us with your wisdom and THIS is all you got?

Surely someone of thy wisdom would have something better than this?

Keep trying. I know you have one or two more responces in you!

[blue]

I am sure there could be a company that has a business model that puts the entire fate of the organization on one person's 24/7/52 availability.

But other than a sole proprietor, I cannot imagine why.

And it certainly would not be a company I would want my family dependent upon!

99% uptime does not happen without 24/7 support.

If Puck is selling 99% uptime he had better be on call 24/7, and that would be a company I would depend on if he can deliver.

Last employer also sold 99% uptime, the owner and half the techs where on call 24/7. My current employer sells 99% uptime and 24/7 support.

[Puckstop31]

99% uptime does not happen without 24/7 support.

If Puck is selling 99% uptime he had better be on call 24/7, and that would be a company I would depend on if he can deliver.

Last employer also sold 99% uptime, the owner and half the techs where on call 24/7. My current employer sells 99% uptime and 24/7 support.

A 10,000 ft comment on this general idea....

To put it in simple terms... 99.999% uptime (5 MINUTES of down time a year) can be done. It can. But it is REALLY expensive. Think about what you are asking for there? Its not just a fault tolerant server you are asking for. Its a fault tolerant switch, power supply, internet connectivity (on the same DNS name) etc... It can be done. Its just not for most clients.

IT is WAY more complex than the average end user understands. Its not 'magic' that makes Pet Talk appear on your screen or your email show up in your inbox...