Computer terms
Memory was something you lost with age
An application was for employment
A program was a TV show
A cursor used profanity
A keyboard was a piano
A web was a spider's home
A virus was the flu
A CD was a bank account
A hard drive was a long trip on the road
A mouse pad was where a mouse lived
And if you had a 3 inch floppy
. . You just hoped nobody ever found out!?!
* This was sent to me today via email.
It is pouring cats and dogs right now. In fact, I have one sitting on my lap as I type this - my miniature Pinscher named Peanut (he did not fall from the sky). We adopted him two months ago. His previous home was the dog pound in Shreveport, Louisiana. The day he came home with us, he assumed the couch as his throne (that's OK. It is an old couch and he can have it). He thinks he is king of the hill but, to us, he is just one spoilt prince who sleeps with his toy squirrel.
I have not heard any thundering or seen flashes in the sky but I am not going to hold my breath for a spectacular show. If it does begin, I will have a dog that barks at mother nature for causing a scene. That will also prompt me to shut down my computer (I do not like to use it when there is a storm going on).
Anyway, back to the topic of computer terms. I recall one time when my computer needed some repair and upgrade. The technician said he would drop by the house to pick it up. While I was at work (in KL), my mom telephoned to inform me that Leong (the technician) came by the house a few minutes earlier and took the computer with him. She added that he also took the rat. I was shocked and then got a little confused. I thought to myself, "What has a rat got to do with the technician? Did she change topic already?"
I asked her "what rat?" I went on to wonder if a disgusting creature found its way into my room from outside and that the technician had helped her remove a dead rat ('kaput' probably from eating the poison we placed around the house).
She said, "that thing you use with the computer."
Ah! then something clicked. "You mean the mouse."
Mom burst out laughing and said "aiya ... mouse or rat, both the same."
37 comments:
hahah ur mom very funny one! rat or mouse, same family kan?
Hi Farina
Yup, same family. In fact, that became a joke at home (she was a good sport about it). When the technician returned my computer, my mom asked "did he bring back that rat?" hahaha
Helo, J.T.
Well, for me, when she was child, a keyboard was a piano. But still today I do not know to touch piano thanks will be posting, very nice.
Until always
Hello David
me too ... I always knew the keyboard as a piano until computers came around. :)
Thanks for the visit. Keep well, David.
hhha I can't stop laughing when I read up to wat your mama say....aiya ... mouse or rat, both the same."
when I read she say a rat I thought mmmmmmm does she mean a mouse ,,, gosh that so right I can't stop laughing hahahh she so funny
love you dog I thought my pussy....cat freddy is wire .... you Peanut also such a lovely doggy love to hug hug soft toy . he is such a cutie ..one thing I must kay poh to ask why name him Peanut?
The PC is one item in the house that often give me heart breaks when it just found its own mind when to function or not to function. Still remember my first one bought in 1987 being an Amstrad, a computer company found by Allen M Sugar from the UK. Nobody could repair the pc after it broke down because all the inside parts were devoid of part numbers and only their own technicians can repair it. Being in faraway Gua Nusang then adds to the difficulty.
I remember one time I wanted to buy a mouse at a computer shop. The salesperson asked me if I wanted a male or female mouse. I was thinking, huh??
Apparently I found out it had to do with the port where the mouse is connected - if you need the lubang-lubang type it's female, if you need the tajam-tajam type it's male! Hahaha! What does that tell you?! ;)
Nowadays I guess the mouse is unisex as they use USB port - hard to tell male or female... :)
Hello J.T.
Loosing memory is really a terrible thing. But using a computer is a way to avoid this problem, insn't it? (rsrs)
Have a nice week.
Hi Pearly
When we picked up Peanut from the dog pound, he was already responding to that name. I am not sure who gave him his name - the previous owners or the keepers of the pound.
You sure guessed it right before reading it. My mom was referring to the mouse. :D
Hi Zawi
I agree with you about the computer having a mind of its own. However, my heartaches are lessened knowing my hubby can fix it if something goes wrong.
Having said that, some time back, the computer chose to kick up a fuss when hubby was out of town. sigh... what can go wrong, will go wrong. I swear out that thing did it out of vengeance. :D
Hi Pi
You always make me laugh with your comments.
When I first heard the male/female term, I laughed out loud. The lady who told me about it explained why it is called male and female (which is quite obvious) and that it is a term used in the computer world. Of course, I felt silly (and not forgetting dumb) at that time.
As for today's mouse, I guess most of us are 'fondling' the unisex kind. :D
I need a new mouse now! Hehe
It's pouring non-stop ver here too which makes it so much more difficult to get up and go to work :)
Hehe!
Your dog with his toy is cute.
I use to play the piano, so when the term keyboard was used the first thing that came to my mind was the piano.
As for the mouse, I stratched my head wondering what does a mouse got to do with a computer.
That shows how blur I am - still am. Need my sis to help me.
This is such a hilarious post, Jacqui. I also enjoyed Pi Bani's description of the ports. Funny! I wonder if they'll change the term "mouse" since they are mostly wireless nowadays, without the "tail" of the early models.
Peanut does look like royalty in his element in that sleepy position. Love his ears! How old is he?
lol @ And if you had a 3 inch floppy, You just hoped nobody ever found out!?!
and rat and mouse same thing.. :D
I like Peanuts. He looks pampered, and well taken care of. And, he doesn't even have to go to work. :(
awwhh...yr dog sleeps with his toy squirrel? i hope its just his playtoy nothing more than that...tee hee hee
just the other day i saw this movie and there was this dog who has a fancy on this big duck toy and in one of the scene the dog was going at it...eeek!
i skidded from the topic again huh?
Hmmm...same here...raining too. Just stop a bit. Ur dog so cute got own toy. And know how to hug it too....:)
hehe...good one, ur mom's comment. Classic.
hmmm...first i heard of male and female mouse...:)
Take care now and thanks for sharing.
Note: Pls take out phone/line cable from PC when storm coming. Shutting down does not help...usually goes through the cable line if lighting strikes.
Hi Odele
You have a point there - using a computer is a way to avoid losing what you won't be able to remember in the future. I just hope that we do not come a a point where we even forget where we stored that piece of information in the computer. hahaha
You have a good week too. :)
Hi Angel Eyes
You have many to choose from these days. May you find the right mouse for your needs. :)
Hello Frankensteina
Oh! I know the feeling. I used to dread going to work whenever it rained in the mornings. Wished I could just curl up under the blanket and sleep in (and calling in sick that day). :D
I hope you made it to work. :)
Hello Aiyah Nyonya
I remember a few years ago an acquaintance said that he was going to burn a CD. I laughed. He asked what was so funny. I enquired how does one burn a CD. I found out it is a term they use for copying data/pictures on a CD. Boy! did I feel silly? :D
Hi Rita
Thanks! Pi Bani's description of the ports was funny indeed.
I wonder, if someone decides to change the term of "mouse", which animal would get the honour? :)
Peanut is 4 years old. Most miniature pinschers have their ears clipped by the owners (besides the tail) but this one came with floppy ears, which I find so cute. When I took that photo, he was 'alert'. Hence, the ears. :)
Hi Rashi
Isn't that a good life? Peanut eats, sleeps, poops and barks when he so desires. No hard work. :)
Hi KC
Oh yes, KC... I assure you that toy squirrel is just a toy for him. :) It has a squeaker inside. He loves biting into it continuously to squeak it. I guess that excites him.
I did catch him getting fresh with his pet bed, though. hahaha
Hi Nightwing
I have to admit that when Pi Bani mentioned the male/female mouse, that was first time I heard it. (I am familiar with the male/female ports, though). Anyway, it has been ages. I hope the computer experts out there will excuse me for a failing memory. :)
Thanks for the tip on unplugging the cable/phone line. That would certainly help a lot, wouldn't it?
Cheers and take care.
Yep, it will. Better safe then sorry. Couple of my friends got hit...pc outlook fine, but inside burnt. It was through the phone/cable line.
kakkkaa.. your mum is so funny :D
btw, i like your dog Peanut. He looks similar like my Min Pin, Ah Boy. My dog has a favourite soft toy too, the grey hippo :)
Hi J.T.
Peanut found a great home. It is adorable to see him with his little toy and has not chewed it to pieces yet. Did you teach him to hug his toy? :)
Computers, there are still so much to learn about this modern equipment.
Take care, J.T.
Hi Chen
Your Ah Boy is so cute. He does look similar to my Peanut.
Peanut does not like to eat alone. He only eats when I am around. Just like a kid, I swear it is more a case of "see mummy, I'm eating!". haha
Hi Dawn
That was a rare sight when I found him hugging his toy. He was lying on his side and nibbling on the toy squirrel's nose. When he saw that I was trying to take his picture, he stopped what he was doing.
You take care too.
I have to admit I am sooo afraid of dogs. When I see one, I get a sudden panic attack! :)
Your mum sounds so innocently cute!!
I really can imagine you mum saying that..it's hilarious! anyway, I totally know what you're getting at, I work in IT and I also manage the tech support..so here's one for you;
" When you need to change the toner cartridge, call tech support. Changing a toner cartridge is an extremely complex task, and Hewlett-Packard recommends that it be performed only by a professional engineer with a master's degree in nuclear physics."
and..peanut is cho-cute with his squirrel toy!..it's a pity I won't be able to meet him anytime soon..UNLESS I make my way to the states..hmm...
Hi Trueblue
When I was a teenager, I was chased by some dogs down the street (while I was cycling). I have been terrified of stray dogs after that. Even today, I dare venture into an area where stray dogs hang around. I still think they are going to bite me to death. :)
Hi Melissa
Good one!
By the way, speaking of changing toners/cartridges, I found that somehow I always had to change them (in printers or fax machines)on the days I wore light colour clothing to work. Why???? aarrgghhh.... :D
As for Peanut, you will get a chance to meet him. Just buy that ticket to the States. Come stay with me and we can go check out places together. :)
Hi JT,
Haha...This experience is somewhat similar to Kak Pi's...
I took a Computer and Info Processing Class a few semesters back...
Lecturer said:
The plug is male. Easy to remember, it always has something jutting out...The port is female...It has a hole...
Me: ??? This is COMPUTER class, right?
Best still:
Lecturer: Now technology is even better...We have Plug and Play...
Me: Ok, definitely wrong class!
Haha...
They even have gender changers or something in computer terminology!
Sheesh!
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