Computer Error

**chrisupyonder** · 30th May 12, 12:28 PM

I was having trouble with my computer so I called Harold the computer guy, to come over.
Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call.
As he was walking away, I called after him, "So, what was wrong?"

He replied, "It was an ID ten "T" error."
I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired: "An ID ten "T" error? What's that .... in case I need to fix it again?"
The computer guy grinned.... "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten "T" error before?"

"No," I replied.
"Write it down," he said, "and you will never forget it."
So I wrote out ...

I D 1 0 T

I used to like Harold...

Chris.

**Lime** · 30th May 12, 12:35 PM

I will have to add that to my repertoire... of two jokes... which means I will have to "delete" one!

**English Bloke** · 30th May 12, 12:38 PM

I was a computer Bloke for a short time after I felt like branching out from what I was doing before. Came across that very error quite often. It inspired me to branch out again.

I'm not a computer Bloke anymore.

**unixken** · 30th May 12, 12:52 PM

We use that term in my job fairly often (network engineering.)

Then there are those times when there's a "disconnect between the chair and the keyboard".

**usonian** · 30th May 12, 01:05 PM

Also known as a PEBCAK Error (Problem Exists Between Chair and Keyboard).

**rmccool** · 30th May 12, 01:11 PM

EEBCK = Error Exists Between Chair and Keyboard

In both situations, the best option is to Reboot User.

If the problem returns, the installation of a new user is highly recommended.

**Blupiper** · 30th May 12, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by unixken

We use that term in my job fairly often (network engineering.)

Then there are those times when there's a "disconnect between the chair and the keyboard".

I've always heard that called a PEBKAC error. Stands for "Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Chair. Too often meself.

JMB