Funny PostI know it's off topic, but are you a user support technician for a school district? I'm a tech integration teacher and am constantly 'fixing' problems by plugging s**t in. You must have the patience of a saint, BillMister TBrian
Yes, it's off topic but I don't mind.
Yes, that's what I am. We're a small district, which has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle/high school and 1 "diploma center" (for the drop-outs; not trying to be disparaging here, just stating the facts. Probably should find a more PC term...). All in all, 4 buildings and there's 2 of us that take care of the whole thing, about 700 computers (desktops and laptops), 50 or so printers, 50 projectors, 50 document cameras, 25 smartboards, etc., etc., etc. (you get the idea). I'm the "hardware" guy, and my "boss" is the "network/software" guy.
Much to my "shock," the projector problem this morning was actually a legitimate problem. I had to replace the 50' VGA cable in the room as it had a definate "connection" problem; was projecting nothing but "green" images. New cord and viola -- I'm the hero.
MOST of my "trouble" calls are simple, stupid fixes that ANYBODY could do. But I'm the one getting paid to do it, so I get the calls. It does get frustrating, however, when you're in the middle of a project in one building and you get a frantic "emergency" call in another, it's pouring down rain (like today) and you get there only to discover a cable is simply unplugged. Even when you've asked them to check for those types of things... YES, THAT KIND OF STUFF ACTUALLY HAPPENS.
So, Brian, now you know why I can be on this forum a lot. Much of the time I'm actually working on a unit, but loading software, running utility programs, etc., etc.... I at times have a LOT of time!
Bill
