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10 classic clueless-user stories
Overview
Recounting the amazing antics of end users can be one of the best ways for support techs to let off a little steam and keep their sense of humor intact. Here are some member-submitted doozies.
Technology may be evolving at warp speed, but one thing about IT will never change: Techs love to swap stories about the deficiencies of their users. The dumber, the better. That's just the way it works. How else are you going to make it through the week if you don't get to shake your head in disbelief after hearing at least one tale of epic confusion, ignorance, or arrogance?
TechRepublic editor Jody Gilbert pulled a few choice stories from a lively discussion thread that solicited the best end-user anecdotes from 2005. These tales go a bit beyond users trying to locate the "any" key or thinking that the CD drive was a cup holder. This list features a know-it-all who claimed to be 'out of IRQs,' a guy who followed setup directions so closely he inserted a second floppy without removing the first one, and an engineer who completely covered the bottom of his mouse with tape to keep the dust out--to name but a few.
Can you top these tales? Join the discussion and add your own stories to the mix.
| Publisher | TechRepublic | File Format | |
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| Date Published | February 2006 | Downloads | 41 |
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