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What do regular people think of programmers?
I often see situations where programmers are thought of as tech support. But in reality a programmer... is just a programmer. S/He doesn't even need to know how a printer works or how to even use a printer for that matter. What might a non-techy think of a programmer at first glance?
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YOU MAKE GAMES?
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slackers
pencil pushers
*calls a programmer* hey can you come check up on my computer? I think i have a virus....
or my favorite
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YOU MAKE GAMES?
101001010001101010010101010101
asjdfoiaslkgndkasjfoiejaeoijf209a0w(rfj09wajf90
slackers
pencil pushers
*calls a programmer* hey can you come check up on my computer? I think i have a virus....
or my favorite
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Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:58 pm by melanation
you just posted a comment saying no comment...
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:55 pm by Unchained
Sometimes I almost cry when people tell me that they didn't know people made programs, the rest of the time they think its all binary.
Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:17 am by Paul
Yeah, it's intesting what people will/do believe. . .
Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:55 am by Corey
@Unchained I hate that!
Honestly, do they think computers just -appeared- one day, full of software? And games take 5 minutes of like dragging-and-dropping to make? UGH! And then they think they're all smart when they learn binary and think that's how you program computers. Honestly, you would be able to make 90% of the programs out there without knowing a single thing about binary. (Even when people figure out those hideous "game" maker programs, they don't realize that someone had to -program- the game maker from scratch)
Honestly, do they think computers just -appeared- one day, full of software? And games take 5 minutes of like dragging-and-dropping to make? UGH! And then they think they're all smart when they learn binary and think that's how you program computers. Honestly, you would be able to make 90% of the programs out there without knowing a single thing about binary. (Even when people figure out those hideous "game" maker programs, they don't realize that someone had to -program- the game maker from scratch)
Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:55 am by Corey
Or they just think you're lying.
Oh, the other one I hate is the whole "programmer = hacker, hacker = programmer" thing. Gavin did that to me today.
He basically said that if you know labview, then you can hack. I asked him if he even knew what hacking was. I have a feeling he doesn't.
Oh, the other one I hate is the whole "programmer = hacker, hacker = programmer" thing. Gavin did that to me today.
He basically said that if you know labview, then you can hack. I asked him if he even knew what hacking was. I have a feeling he doesn't.
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:01 am by Admin
lol hacking is.... special. i think me and zach know the most on the forum on hacking because we're /b/tards. but i spent several months on a hacking forum and it's actually a lot easier than I thought it would be. ... kinda. but programming does help with hacking. ALOT
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:14 am by Unchained
Ugh I hate it especially when they think you're lying.
The thing about technology is that so many things are interconnected that its hard to specialize. So yea sometimes programmers know how to hack and vice versa but its annoying when they assume you know everything. (though I try to know a little bit of everything) They are totally specialized sections.
Allen: Haha yea thats possible (EXIF is one thing I learned form /b/) even though we don't really have much use for it... Programming helps you understand how systems work so yea it does help if you are creating your own hack.
The thing about technology is that so many things are interconnected that its hard to specialize. So yea sometimes programmers know how to hack and vice versa but its annoying when they assume you know everything. (though I try to know a little bit of everything) They are totally specialized sections.
Allen: Haha yea thats possible (EXIF is one thing I learned form /b/) even though we don't really have much use for it... Programming helps you understand how systems work so yea it does help if you are creating your own hack.
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:17 am by Corey
I mean, of course it helps, but it's more of a motive and interest-type thing. Knowing one doesn't imply the other, although it may make it more probable.
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:32 am by Unchained
Precisely my point.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:25 am by Paul
yeah, definitely. of course I have a love for almost all things computer. . .
Hacking,
Web Design,
Programming,
everything else. . .
Hacking,
Web Design,
Programming,
everything else. . .
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:26 am by Paul
If I could I would build a computer from scratch, and I truly mean scratch (melting ores and whatever), and program it in binary.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:34 am by melanation
I know some people, who think that when their computer freezes, because the room is too cold.
They also think that if there is a problem with the computer, apologizing to it is the best way to solve it...
And that is why I was the best techie in my whole school (counting teachers).
I need not say more *shakes head in disapproval*
They also think that if there is a problem with the computer, apologizing to it is the best way to solve it...
And that is why I was the best techie in my whole school (counting teachers).
I need not say more *shakes head in disapproval*
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:44 am by melanation
there were of course, people who actually had heads that weren't full of helium, so they thought a little more. But still, they thought the best way to fix a bug in the system was to turn it off, let the computer figure out what's wrong with itself, and have the computer fix itself. without any help from the user, whatsoever.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:44 am by Admin
no life... even at my standards.another_pd wrote:If I could I would build a computer from scratch, and I truly mean scratch (melting ores and whatever), and program it in binary.
but if you want to melt ores n stuff play runescape.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:48 am by melanation
Runescape sucks.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:52 am by melanation
but I would like to take apart a computer and put it back together again. That sounds fun!
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:57 am by Paul
I just mean working with the raw materials and ending with the final product more of a hobby sort of thing
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:06 am by melanation
that works too 
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:22 am by Paul
Unfortunately, I'll probably never get around to it.
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:46 am by Admin
plus it costs... ALOT. nowhere near any of our savings budgets. to get a machine to melt ores...
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:49 am by Unchained
Like a soldering iron?
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:52 am by Admin
i don't think a soldering iron can melt silicon.... (2577ºF melting point)
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