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March 15, 2006 | Comments: (0)

Stupid User Tricks Backpack GiveAway Contest--Updated Again

TAGS: Oliver's Rants

I've been getting loads of responses for the Stupid User Network Tricks Anecdote Contest I posted a few of days ago. Lots of comments, way more emails.

One thing I'm noticing, tho, is that there's an increasing number of helpdesk-type stories. Stuff that only affect the user, his PC and the helpdesk admin's funnybone.

Those DO NOT qualify because the user's gaffe didn't adversely affect the network (meaning his segment, overall security, the business process running on the network or some similar larger sphere). That's a core requirement to make it into the piece and qualify for the backpack.

And you don't need to concentrate solely on the funny ones (tho I love 'em). Stuff that's interesting or even downright frightening is cool too (have a couple of these already).

I'm still going to use some of the helpdesk anecdotes in a special post here or in an upcoming Windows Enterprise column. We just don't have that many backpacks.

Posted by Oliver Rist on March 15, 2006 12:45 PM

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