F &/or F: so, how’s it been at work?

Techie: Well, you know, the server went down, and I found out that the Linux kernel wasn’t loading along with the GUI, but I fixed that easy, but I still encountered errors when the php server tried to access the local office intranet through the firewall which wasn’t really configured yet, but then configuring the dang thing was a five minute job so I got that out of the way, then (F & F background: Pass the ketchup Hon..) of course the test unit’s benchmarks was all over the place and I had to update its drivers, easy peasy but the whole unit crapped out on me so I had to rig a temporary test unit. I also reformatted one of the office pc’s but heck there’s always one or two that needs formatting anyway. Other than that, the whole day was same-o, same-o.

F &/or F: so,… seems like a full week for you, but I hope you can help me out with this – can you set up iTunes for my Shuffle tonight?

Techie: ah~, err…. huh?

Some facts about the typical techie:

1.)    1.) There are as many fields of expertise, and thus types of “techie”, in the tech field as there are in the medical profession. Possibly more.

2.)    2.) Some techies are a little full of themselves, so bear with them.

3.)    3.) Their expertise can be useful for the mundane, tell them to do their stuff – on your stuff, and it will usually get done if they want to prove a point.

4.)    4.) A mainstream product does not always merit fawning over by some techies due to the elitism that they seem to, but can’t always, maintain. (Oh look, an iPhone!)

5.)    5.) They’re not actually always in front of a computer.

6.)    6.) Not all techies have a Shuffle, or any kind of iPod for that matter. ^^

7.)    7.) “Techie” can have two meanings: one refers to the person who does tech for a living, (as in “technician”) while the other doesn’t have any kind of living.

8.)    8.) Fortunately both definitions can occur with one individual at the same time. (tech-bums).

9.)    9.) Some techies like ketchup.

 
Most importantly, a lot of techies live by the dictum: “I don’t know, but I can find out”. This is the direct result of technology permeating through the fabric of the Information Age. People all over the world share insights, tips, how-to’s, and general information about the technology that surrounds them on a daily basis. It’s easy enough to look for something online through a search engine, even if just to find out the gist of a problem or the general capabilities of a device. In other words, anybody can be called “techies” – after some time with google.

Ok, let’s see.. iTunes download then plug-in-adapter-then-download-songs….