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Why My Wife's Friends and relations think Software developer can trouble shoot Computer Hardware problems ?

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  • G Gihan Liyanage

    Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

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    Agent__007
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    Next time, ask them to visit this site[^] :)

    Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!

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    • G Gihan Liyanage

      Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

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      _Damian S_
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      If it plugs in (or has batteries, moving parts, maybe looks as though it might be in any way technologically related), it's IT's responsibility... didn't you know that?

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        If it plugs in (or has batteries, moving parts, maybe looks as though it might be in any way technologically related), it's IT's responsibility... didn't you know that?

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        Gihan Liyanage
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        If it is IT related, then can we fix a TV ? :confused:

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          If it is IT related, then can we fix a TV ? :confused:

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          _Damian S_
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          To non-IT people, it's a box of magic... yes, we can fix a TV, install a car stereo, wire up the surround sound, suggest a good microwave, fix the photocopier, update a GPS, install stuff on a phone...

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            To non-IT people, it's a box of magic... yes, we can fix a TV, install a car stereo, wire up the surround sound, suggest a good microwave, fix the photocopier, update a GPS, install stuff on a phone...

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            Gihan Liyanage
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            I am talking about Hardware problems dude. If I want to fix hardware problem of a Television they we need to have specialize in TV hardware troubleshooting. But I don't think all Software developer can do it. ;) ;) ;)

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            • G Gihan Liyanage

              I am talking about Hardware problems dude. If I want to fix hardware problem of a Television they we need to have specialize in TV hardware troubleshooting. But I don't think all Software developer can do it. ;) ;) ;)

              Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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              _Damian S_
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              Gihan Liyanage wrote:

              I am talking about Hardware problems dude.

              Yes, I know. I am suggesting that the average person doesn't understand/care that we are software developers, and just expect us to be able to fix all those things, because "it's IT, right?"!!

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              • G Gihan Liyanage

                I am talking about Hardware problems dude. If I want to fix hardware problem of a Television they we need to have specialize in TV hardware troubleshooting. But I don't think all Software developer can do it. ;) ;) ;)

                Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                Agent__007
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                You see, in this world, there are two kinds of people - those who understand sarcasm and those who don't. :)

                Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!

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                • G Gihan Liyanage

                  If it is IT related, then can we fix a TV ? :confused:

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                  Agent__007
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                  You see, in this world, there are two kinds of people - those who understand sarcasm and those who don't. Smile | :)

                  Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!

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                    Gihan Liyanage wrote:

                    I am talking about Hardware problems dude.

                    Yes, I know. I am suggesting that the average person doesn't understand/care that we are software developers, and just expect us to be able to fix all those things, because "it's IT, right?"!!

                    Quad skating his way through the world since the early 80's... Booger Mobile - My bright green 1964 Ford Falcon - check out the blog here!! | If you feel generous - make a donation to Camp Quality!!

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                    Gihan Liyanage
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                    Yes, you are right. They cant understand what we do. That's the main problem. Since we are working in front of a Monitor they think its a TV. :-D :-D :-D

                    Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                      You see, in this world, there are two kinds of people - those who understand sarcasm and those who don't. Smile | :)

                      Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!

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                      Gihan Liyanage
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                      I Understand.. :-D

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                      • G Gihan Liyanage

                        Yes, you are right. They cant understand what we do. That's the main problem. Since we are working in front of a Monitor they think its a TV. :-D :-D :-D

                        Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                        :-D :-D Now you're onto it!! ;)

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                        • G Gihan Liyanage

                          Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

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                          Asgard25
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                          Got the same issue with friends, family and friends friends friends(people I've never even met) !! :wtf:

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                            :-D :-D Now you're onto it!! ;)

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                            Gihan Liyanage
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                            Ha Ha, Yes.. I wish google will find a solution for me...After getting in to that.. :-D

                            Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                              Got the same issue with friends, family and friends friends friends(people I've never even met) !! :wtf:

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                              Gihan Liyanage
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                              You are correct. Fortunately after Laptops introduce some of them understand Monitor is not a Television.

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                                To non-IT people, it's a box of magic... yes, we can fix a TV, install a car stereo, wire up the surround sound, suggest a good microwave, fix the photocopier, update a GPS, install stuff on a phone...

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                                In other words we are able to read and follow instructions and we need to be able to learn quickly. In my early IT career the acronyms RTM and RTFM were to be heard regularly, despite the fact that the person uttering those acronyms could quite easily have helped me. This does seem to be what characterises the general skills required in IT, there's a member of my family who appears to be incapable of following instructions while I can - guess who has difficulty figuring things out on a computer despite having used computers daily for longer than I have?

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                                • G Gihan Liyanage

                                  You are correct. Fortunately after Laptops introduce some of them understand Monitor is not a Television.

                                  Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                                  Asgard25
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                                  Yes but now you get SMART TV's :| , and we're back to "My TV doesn't want to work with the internet" (Causing using the word connect isn't in their vocabulary :laugh: )

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                                  • G Gihan Liyanage

                                    Ha Ha, Yes.. I wish google will find a solution for me...After getting in to that.. :-D

                                    Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com

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                                    CBadger
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                                    They have an app[☺] for that you know :rolleyes:

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                                      Yes but now you get SMART TV's :| , and we're back to "My TV doesn't want to work with the internet" (Causing using the word connect isn't in their vocabulary :laugh: )

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                                      Gihan Liyanage
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                                      Yes, But somehow we can do something with Software or Operating problems. Thing is If they submit a Hardware problem.

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                                      • G Gihan Liyanage

                                        Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

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                                        HobbyProggy
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                                        Seems to be a common Problem have same issues here: -> "Hey! You are studying Computer science, may you install Office for me?" -> "Whoa my coffemachine is broke, you are in electonic stuff ? May you fix it?" -> "I Need a new Computer, give advice? ... Nah thats to expensive" -> My car Needs more Sound, you know how to wire my subwoofer and stuff?" -> "Interesting... may you look after my telephones , they rang all togehter, now the don't" Looks like IT is everything thats got a cable or uses energy...

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                                          Gihan Liyanage wrote:

                                          I am talking about Hardware problems dude.

                                          Yes, I know. I am suggesting that the average person doesn't understand/care that we are software developers, and just expect us to be able to fix all those things, because "it's IT, right?"!!

                                          Quad skating his way through the world since the early 80's... Booger Mobile - My bright green 1964 Ford Falcon - check out the blog here!! | If you feel generous - make a donation to Camp Quality!!

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                                          Turn your sarcasm level to 11.

                                          Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004

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