Alternative labels for vendor supplied equipment
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As some of you may know, Los Angeles dept. of Affirmative Action Compliance requested that 'inappropriate labels' for computer (or other) equipment be changed. Namely, master/slave designation for hard drives- as these might offend some employees of the institution. I responded to their request and sent this email to them. Helpful suggestions are welcome: As I understand it, your office is 'suggesting' that all inappropriate labels for equipment supplied by vendors be changed. Example being of 'master/slave' designation, used for years in reference to hard drives. At first, I thought that this request was ridiculous, but after some time thinking about it, I decided to provide some alternatives, instead of simply complaining about the request. Example: Instead of the 'master' label, used in identifying a primary IDE hard drive, may I suggest: Pimp Drive. For the 'slave' label, 'Ho drive' would probably suffice. Usually there are four different designations for such devices. Primary master/slave, and secondary master/slave. To further break down the labels, may I suggest: Primary master -> #1 Pimp Primary Slave -> Bottom Bitch, or #1 ho. Secondary Master -> Mac Drive Secondary Slave -> Ho. Usage follows: If a 'ho' drive is 'failing', it could be described as being 'out of pocket'. Eg. 'My ho drive be out of pocket'. If a master drive is failing, one could say that the 'pimp drive ain't down'. This could cause confusion in that 'down' is usually described as failing, so 'ain't down' could be looked at as not failing. But we feel that in the name of sensitivity and cultural awareness, that this minor contextual reversal will not have any long term effects. Another term used with computer devices is SCSI, pronounced 'Scuzzi'. In the early days a group of brilliant marketers at Apple Corp (no longer working for the company) didn't like the term 'scsi' associated with their hardware- and suggested that it be pronounced 'sexy'. This was laughed off by industry people, but your request has proved that they were far ahead of their time! To keep up with the times, may I suggest that SCSI devices be referred to as 'bitch' devices. This is especially good, because as any good computer engineer knows, the last 'scsi' device in a chain must be 'terminated'. I think you know where I'm going with this terminology. Please pass these suggestions along to the directors of your institution, which, by the way, should no longer be referred to as 'Office of Affirmative Action C
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As some of you may know, Los Angeles dept. of Affirmative Action Compliance requested that 'inappropriate labels' for computer (or other) equipment be changed. Namely, master/slave designation for hard drives- as these might offend some employees of the institution. I responded to their request and sent this email to them. Helpful suggestions are welcome: As I understand it, your office is 'suggesting' that all inappropriate labels for equipment supplied by vendors be changed. Example being of 'master/slave' designation, used for years in reference to hard drives. At first, I thought that this request was ridiculous, but after some time thinking about it, I decided to provide some alternatives, instead of simply complaining about the request. Example: Instead of the 'master' label, used in identifying a primary IDE hard drive, may I suggest: Pimp Drive. For the 'slave' label, 'Ho drive' would probably suffice. Usually there are four different designations for such devices. Primary master/slave, and secondary master/slave. To further break down the labels, may I suggest: Primary master -> #1 Pimp Primary Slave -> Bottom Bitch, or #1 ho. Secondary Master -> Mac Drive Secondary Slave -> Ho. Usage follows: If a 'ho' drive is 'failing', it could be described as being 'out of pocket'. Eg. 'My ho drive be out of pocket'. If a master drive is failing, one could say that the 'pimp drive ain't down'. This could cause confusion in that 'down' is usually described as failing, so 'ain't down' could be looked at as not failing. But we feel that in the name of sensitivity and cultural awareness, that this minor contextual reversal will not have any long term effects. Another term used with computer devices is SCSI, pronounced 'Scuzzi'. In the early days a group of brilliant marketers at Apple Corp (no longer working for the company) didn't like the term 'scsi' associated with their hardware- and suggested that it be pronounced 'sexy'. This was laughed off by industry people, but your request has proved that they were far ahead of their time! To keep up with the times, may I suggest that SCSI devices be referred to as 'bitch' devices. This is especially good, because as any good computer engineer knows, the last 'scsi' device in a chain must be 'terminated'. I think you know where I'm going with this terminology. Please pass these suggestions along to the directors of your institution, which, by the way, should no longer be referred to as 'Office of Affirmative Action C
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As some of you may know, Los Angeles dept. of Affirmative Action Compliance requested that 'inappropriate labels' for computer (or other) equipment be changed. Namely, master/slave designation for hard drives- as these might offend some employees of the institution. I responded to their request and sent this email to them. Helpful suggestions are welcome: As I understand it, your office is 'suggesting' that all inappropriate labels for equipment supplied by vendors be changed. Example being of 'master/slave' designation, used for years in reference to hard drives. At first, I thought that this request was ridiculous, but after some time thinking about it, I decided to provide some alternatives, instead of simply complaining about the request. Example: Instead of the 'master' label, used in identifying a primary IDE hard drive, may I suggest: Pimp Drive. For the 'slave' label, 'Ho drive' would probably suffice. Usually there are four different designations for such devices. Primary master/slave, and secondary master/slave. To further break down the labels, may I suggest: Primary master -> #1 Pimp Primary Slave -> Bottom Bitch, or #1 ho. Secondary Master -> Mac Drive Secondary Slave -> Ho. Usage follows: If a 'ho' drive is 'failing', it could be described as being 'out of pocket'. Eg. 'My ho drive be out of pocket'. If a master drive is failing, one could say that the 'pimp drive ain't down'. This could cause confusion in that 'down' is usually described as failing, so 'ain't down' could be looked at as not failing. But we feel that in the name of sensitivity and cultural awareness, that this minor contextual reversal will not have any long term effects. Another term used with computer devices is SCSI, pronounced 'Scuzzi'. In the early days a group of brilliant marketers at Apple Corp (no longer working for the company) didn't like the term 'scsi' associated with their hardware- and suggested that it be pronounced 'sexy'. This was laughed off by industry people, but your request has proved that they were far ahead of their time! To keep up with the times, may I suggest that SCSI devices be referred to as 'bitch' devices. This is especially good, because as any good computer engineer knows, the last 'scsi' device in a chain must be 'terminated'. I think you know where I'm going with this terminology. Please pass these suggestions along to the directors of your institution, which, by the way, should no longer be referred to as 'Office of Affirmative Action C
Abbreviate and switch positions and you have a "S & M" 2 drive system. Steve
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As some of you may know, Los Angeles dept. of Affirmative Action Compliance requested that 'inappropriate labels' for computer (or other) equipment be changed. Namely, master/slave designation for hard drives- as these might offend some employees of the institution. I responded to their request and sent this email to them. Helpful suggestions are welcome: As I understand it, your office is 'suggesting' that all inappropriate labels for equipment supplied by vendors be changed. Example being of 'master/slave' designation, used for years in reference to hard drives. At first, I thought that this request was ridiculous, but after some time thinking about it, I decided to provide some alternatives, instead of simply complaining about the request. Example: Instead of the 'master' label, used in identifying a primary IDE hard drive, may I suggest: Pimp Drive. For the 'slave' label, 'Ho drive' would probably suffice. Usually there are four different designations for such devices. Primary master/slave, and secondary master/slave. To further break down the labels, may I suggest: Primary master -> #1 Pimp Primary Slave -> Bottom Bitch, or #1 ho. Secondary Master -> Mac Drive Secondary Slave -> Ho. Usage follows: If a 'ho' drive is 'failing', it could be described as being 'out of pocket'. Eg. 'My ho drive be out of pocket'. If a master drive is failing, one could say that the 'pimp drive ain't down'. This could cause confusion in that 'down' is usually described as failing, so 'ain't down' could be looked at as not failing. But we feel that in the name of sensitivity and cultural awareness, that this minor contextual reversal will not have any long term effects. Another term used with computer devices is SCSI, pronounced 'Scuzzi'. In the early days a group of brilliant marketers at Apple Corp (no longer working for the company) didn't like the term 'scsi' associated with their hardware- and suggested that it be pronounced 'sexy'. This was laughed off by industry people, but your request has proved that they were far ahead of their time! To keep up with the times, may I suggest that SCSI devices be referred to as 'bitch' devices. This is especially good, because as any good computer engineer knows, the last 'scsi' device in a chain must be 'terminated'. I think you know where I'm going with this terminology. Please pass these suggestions along to the directors of your institution, which, by the way, should no longer be referred to as 'Office of Affirmative Action C
Before I start printing new labels, don't you think we should cover the nasty designations for connectors. I mean, 'male' for something that has hard projections extending from it is hardly appropriate in these enlightened times, and calling a 'mating' connector 'female' just because it has perfectly matched holes made for no other purpose than having those same hard projections poked into them is just over the top! I think the innuendo here is appalling, even though manufacturers try to disguise the issue by calling those plastic protective devices that slip over male connectors 'dust caps'. And what about Motherboards, for gosh sake? Daughterboards! I don't care what they say about market share, raw sockets will be Microsoft's downfall, mark my words. It's only a matter of time before the Thought Police start investigating this stuff, and I think we should, as socially/culturally aware techies, address these issues proactively, rather than waiting to be called to task for our insensitivity by the defenders of public morals. It's just not right, and something should be done about it! "Your village called -
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Before I start printing new labels, don't you think we should cover the nasty designations for connectors. I mean, 'male' for something that has hard projections extending from it is hardly appropriate in these enlightened times, and calling a 'mating' connector 'female' just because it has perfectly matched holes made for no other purpose than having those same hard projections poked into them is just over the top! I think the innuendo here is appalling, even though manufacturers try to disguise the issue by calling those plastic protective devices that slip over male connectors 'dust caps'. And what about Motherboards, for gosh sake? Daughterboards! I don't care what they say about market share, raw sockets will be Microsoft's downfall, mark my words. It's only a matter of time before the Thought Police start investigating this stuff, and I think we should, as socially/culturally aware techies, address these issues proactively, rather than waiting to be called to task for our insensitivity by the defenders of public morals. It's just not right, and something should be done about it! "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot."Roger Wright wrote: And what about Motherboards, for gosh sake? Daughterboards! How about "priests" and "altar boys" Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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As some of you may know, Los Angeles dept. of Affirmative Action Compliance requested that 'inappropriate labels' for computer (or other) equipment be changed. Namely, master/slave designation for hard drives- as these might offend some employees of the institution. I responded to their request and sent this email to them. Helpful suggestions are welcome: As I understand it, your office is 'suggesting' that all inappropriate labels for equipment supplied by vendors be changed. Example being of 'master/slave' designation, used for years in reference to hard drives. At first, I thought that this request was ridiculous, but after some time thinking about it, I decided to provide some alternatives, instead of simply complaining about the request. Example: Instead of the 'master' label, used in identifying a primary IDE hard drive, may I suggest: Pimp Drive. For the 'slave' label, 'Ho drive' would probably suffice. Usually there are four different designations for such devices. Primary master/slave, and secondary master/slave. To further break down the labels, may I suggest: Primary master -> #1 Pimp Primary Slave -> Bottom Bitch, or #1 ho. Secondary Master -> Mac Drive Secondary Slave -> Ho. Usage follows: If a 'ho' drive is 'failing', it could be described as being 'out of pocket'. Eg. 'My ho drive be out of pocket'. If a master drive is failing, one could say that the 'pimp drive ain't down'. This could cause confusion in that 'down' is usually described as failing, so 'ain't down' could be looked at as not failing. But we feel that in the name of sensitivity and cultural awareness, that this minor contextual reversal will not have any long term effects. Another term used with computer devices is SCSI, pronounced 'Scuzzi'. In the early days a group of brilliant marketers at Apple Corp (no longer working for the company) didn't like the term 'scsi' associated with their hardware- and suggested that it be pronounced 'sexy'. This was laughed off by industry people, but your request has proved that they were far ahead of their time! To keep up with the times, may I suggest that SCSI devices be referred to as 'bitch' devices. This is especially good, because as any good computer engineer knows, the last 'scsi' device in a chain must be 'terminated'. I think you know where I'm going with this terminology. Please pass these suggestions along to the directors of your institution, which, by the way, should no longer be referred to as 'Office of Affirmative Action C
Do you ever think people may just decide to stop doing business in California rather than put up with their nonsense? Neil Van Eps "Sweet liquor eases the pain" - Lionel Hutz from the Simpsons
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Roger Wright wrote: And what about Motherboards, for gosh sake? Daughterboards! How about "priests" and "altar boys" Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
I can't recall ever installing those in a PC, or providing tham to any PRC government entity. Perhaps I've missed a marketing opportunity... "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot." -
Do you ever think people may just decide to stop doing business in California rather than put up with their nonsense? Neil Van Eps "Sweet liquor eases the pain" - Lionel Hutz from the Simpsons
It is all going to get better, Arnie is here now... Seriously though, is it all propoganda that California is an immensely wealthy and succesful state? I was reading somewhere that if it was counted as a country it's GDP would be in the top 20 of the world or something quite incredible. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Brian Welsch wrote: "blah blah blah, maybe a potato?" while translating my Afrikaans. Crikey! ain't life grand?
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Before I start printing new labels, don't you think we should cover the nasty designations for connectors. I mean, 'male' for something that has hard projections extending from it is hardly appropriate in these enlightened times, and calling a 'mating' connector 'female' just because it has perfectly matched holes made for no other purpose than having those same hard projections poked into them is just over the top! I think the innuendo here is appalling, even though manufacturers try to disguise the issue by calling those plastic protective devices that slip over male connectors 'dust caps'. And what about Motherboards, for gosh sake? Daughterboards! I don't care what they say about market share, raw sockets will be Microsoft's downfall, mark my words. It's only a matter of time before the Thought Police start investigating this stuff, and I think we should, as socially/culturally aware techies, address these issues proactively, rather than waiting to be called to task for our insensitivity by the defenders of public morals. It's just not right, and something should be done about it! "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot."I'm just waiting for someone to make nice little embroidered 'modesty covers' for these rude connectors :wtf: I shouldn't have tempted fate, it will happen now :~ The tigress is here :-D
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It is all going to get better, Arnie is here now... Seriously though, is it all propoganda that California is an immensely wealthy and succesful state? I was reading somewhere that if it was counted as a country it's GDP would be in the top 20 of the world or something quite incredible. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Brian Welsch wrote: "blah blah blah, maybe a potato?" while translating my Afrikaans. Crikey! ain't life grand?
Once upon a time the PRC would have ranked around 6th, not counting the primary cash crop, marijuana. "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot." -
I can't recall ever installing those in a PC, or providing tham to any PRC government entity. Perhaps I've missed a marketing opportunity... "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot."