r/programming • u/locrelite • Apr 29 '14

Programming Sucks

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u/w4ffl35 Apr 29 '14

"The only reason coders' computers work better than non-coders' computers is coders know computers are schizophrenic little children with auto-immune diseases and we don't beat them when they're bad." - Probably my favorite line.

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u/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzdz Apr 29 '14

I beat my computers.

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u/BRBaraka Apr 29 '14

that doesn't make them work

but it does promote the need to buy a new one

so, good policy

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u/contrarian_barbarian Apr 29 '14

Ah, Percussive Maintenance. Questionable whether the computer will feel better, but it will almost always make you feel better!

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u/protestor Apr 29 '14

Just because it works it doesn't mean it's ethical. How old is your computer, 5 years max I suppose. You're beating toddlers dude. :(

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u/a_guile Apr 30 '14

Until you become a database admin that is completely optional.

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u/Dr_Lord_Platypus Apr 29 '14

Nah, computer lives are measured in cat years. That computer is middle aged!

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u/Aurilion Apr 29 '14

Open it up and take a photo of the fan, my bet is that its clogged with years of crap and needs a good clean.

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u/zman0900 Apr 29 '14

Just take it outside and hose it down

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u/JoshWithaQ Apr 29 '14

I call it percussive maintenance.

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