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One of the disadvantages of being a software developer (formerly a computer programmer until it was decided that computer programmer sounded dated, and now we are known as software developers, software engineers, application developers, etc.... Yes, PC - Political Correctness in a form has arrived in the computer industry). Anyway, I digress. One of the disadvantages of being a software developer is the geeky image of the industry. Come on. Would you rather be a Banker, a Solicitor, or God forbid, an Estate Agent. Only joking.

However much the industry has this geeky image, justified in some quarters, I like to think we can laugh at ourselves. Hence, this page.

So, on to the jokes :
 

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Why is Bill Gates house so cold? Because he forgot to install windows.

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How many computer programmers (sorry, software developers) does it take to change a light bulb? None. It's a hardware problem.

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A hot-air balloonist realises he is lost, so he reduces height to ask directions from a man on the ground:
"Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?"
"Yes", says the man below. "You're in a hot-air balloon hovering about 30 feet above this field".
"You must work in computers" says the balloonist.
"I do", replies the man. "How did you know?".
"Well", says the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's no use to anyone".
The man below is miffed. "You must work in business as a manager", he says.
"I do", replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?".
"Well", says the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault".

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MS keyboardSomeone has sent me this picture of an MS keyboard.

 

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Someone has supplied me with the source code to W**dows XP:

#include <windows.h>
#include <system_errors.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

char make_prog_look_big[1600000];

main()
{
    if (detect_cache())
        disable_cache();

    if (fast_cpu())
        set_wait_states(lots);

    set_mouse(speed, very_slow);
    set_mouse(action, jumpy);
    set_mouse(reaction, sometimes);

    printf("Welcome to Windoze 3.999 (we might get it right \
        or just call it Chicargo)\n");

    if (system_ok())
        crash(to_dos_prompt);
    else
        system_memory = open("a:\swp0001.swp", O_CREATE);

    while(1) {
        sleep(5);
        get_user_input();
        sleep(5);
        act_on_user_input();
        sleep(5);
        if (rand() < 0.9)
            crash(complete_system);
    }
    return(unrecoverable_system);
}

I'm not sure I approve of the MS bashing. Send me some Mac or Linux jokes please.


If you know some more, why not e-mail me and I'll give you a mention. (Please can you quote the source of the joke if from a website or book, and keep them clean. Also, can you please only submit one joke per e-mail).

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