The real reason your computer keeps crashing

mikm · 19th July 2003, 15:15

I read this in Popular Science.
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/compute...464015,00.html

Quote:

Advice for the cybersavvy coven, as published in the spring 2003 edition of New Witch magazine.

» Because the physical hard drive is a conduit for a unique type of energy, it is possible for nature spirits (called vaettir) to take up residence within it.

» Do not curse, yell, smack or otherwise vent your anger on your computer. Most vaettir are extremely sensitive to emotions.

» Emotions are energy, and mixing incompatible energy fields can have bad results: culminating in the dreaded "blue screen of death."

» Do what you can to make the computer feel welcome in your home. This includes talking to it, naming it and even offering words of encouragement.

» [Cleanse your computer] by sound. Either clap your hands around the computer or use a rattle. A handful of coins in an old coffee can works just as well—the object is to break up stagnant energy.

» Put unusual and pretty things by your computer for the vaettir's enjoyment. Pretty stones, crystals, feathers, intriguing pictures help create a positive environment.

» TURN THE COMPUTER OFF COMPLETELY WHEN YOU ARE WORKING MAGIC. I cannot emphasize this enough. I've had friends who have had their computers completely crash due to simple energy overload when they inadvertently left them on while doing spellwork.

[Ishan] · 19th July 2003, 15:16

lol

SSJ4 Gogitta · 19th July 2003, 15:18

ryan · 19th July 2003, 15:21

I'm getting my computer a bed and chew toys tommorrow.

Vie · 19th July 2003, 15:23

No thats not true, the real reason is this.

If god intended us to use computers, we would be born with USB ports.

iomegajaz · 19th July 2003, 15:26

If that thing between my butt cheeks isn't a USB port, then why pray tell do I have a keyboard hanging from it? Hmm?

Vie · 19th July 2003, 15:27

I thought it was a kinky sex thing...

iomegajaz · 19th July 2003, 15:28

Oh. Yeah. Bugger. (Boom boom, TING) =D

[EDIT: Sorry about ruining your nice thread, m²k. =)]

Vie · 19th July 2003, 15:29

what is it with the Green anyway?

and shount you have "Sig Inverted"?

iomegajaz · 19th July 2003, 15:34

Green makes it easier to find my last posts =D that, and it's different, which is inherrently good AFAIC ("..I'm Concerned").

"Sig inverted"? Huh?

Vie · 19th July 2003, 15:38

Fuschia - Green

invert the colour...

iomegajaz · 19th July 2003, 15:42

Nah. I figure "..being fuschia" makes the kids think that I' a moron, and have forgotten that green and fuschia are indeed not the same colour. Or something. Again, just something to be different, and therefore leet. =)

Ok, enough about me. I think th real reason my computer keeps crashing is because it's got a 6 year old jetway (bleh) mobo, which doesn' like OSs newer than win 95, or maybe 98 on a good day. Takes me about ten minutes, and 5 or 6 boots, to have it semi-stable for a few hours. Heh.

I need a new box. 400MHz just doesn't cut the proverbial like it used to.

NecroBob · 19th July 2003, 15:59

wow man, 400mhz? gutsy

Raz · 19th July 2003, 16:01

does 2.09 Ghz?

Not to mention the 1 gig of ram and the AMD athalon xp 2600+

I _love_ this machine.

Merlin · 19th July 2003, 17:45

Git.

Raz · 19th July 2003, 17:52

Should see the grin on my face.

eleet-2k2 · 19th July 2003, 18:01

Me sticks pins in my voodoo doll of m2k's computer.

WHich issue is that, I didnt see that in my Pop Sci?

tiger84 · 19th July 2003, 18:50

Quote:

Originally posted by iomegajaz
Nah. I figure "..being fuschia" makes the kids think that I' a moron, and have forgotten that green and fuschia are indeed not the same colour. Or something. Again, just something to be different, and therefore leet. =)

Don't you mean 1337?

mikm · 19th July 2003, 19:11

Quote:

Originally posted by 31337-2k2
Me sticks pins in my voodoo doll of m2k's computer. WHich issue is that, I didnt see that in my Pop Sci?

The newest one (August, with the digital camera stuff) in FYI.

Damn you. My hands are getting tired from clapping.

Nimelennar · 20th July 2003, 02:54

Quote:

» TURN THE COMPUTER OFF COMPLETELY WHEN YOU ARE WORKING MAGIC. I cannot emphasize this enough. I've had friends who have had their computers completely crash due to simple energy overload when they inadvertently left them on while doing spellwork.

So THAT'S why my computer keeps crashing!

White Raven · 20th July 2003, 03:04

Tsk tsk, I wouldn't laugh at that magic energy stuff. I work with it, and it DOES work.

However, putting on a voodoo mask and dancing around shaking a maraca for my computer is a little ... too far for my tastes.
However I do understand the energies bit about it.

Nimelennar · 20th July 2003, 03:11

Raven... I wasn't exactly kidding... I have experimented along the lines of psionics, and usually around my computer. And my computer does crash fairly often.

Not to mention that there was a time a couple years ago that any magnetic media I carried around (floppies and cassettes) got messed up.

anubis2003 · 20th July 2003, 03:14

Aww, raz is all happy about his computer. Too bad mine puts his in the dust(once it comes in

), well kinda anyways.

3.2Ghz. 1 GB ram. 320 GB RAID 0 harddrive.

Raz · 20th July 2003, 04:32

While mine is but a mere 146gb

. Sounds nice

EnDurA · 20th July 2003, 04:42

so thats why i get system crashes while practicing charms!

Mr_007 · 20th July 2003, 15:53

Like this idea!

Starbucks · 21st July 2003, 05:27

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Like this idea!

I'm too!

Mattress · 21st July 2003, 20:12

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» Because the physical hard drive is a conduit for a unique type of energy, it is possible for nature spirits (called vaettir) to take up residence within it.

A unique type of energy called electricity!! Holy crap!

19th July 2003, 15:16	#2
[Ishan] Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: India Posts: 1,156	lol Amateur AVS'er. All over again. Last AVS Pack : Resurgence

19th July 2003, 15:23	#5
Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 7,960	No thats not true, the real reason is this. If god intended us to use computers, we would be born with USB ports. Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award Vie's Scratching Post

19th July 2003, 15:26	#6
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,702	If that thing between my butt cheeks isn't a USB port, then why pray tell do I have a keyboard hanging from it? Hmm? "My heart hates uggos." --JD.

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Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 7,960	I thought it was a kinky sex thing... Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award Vie's Scratching Post

19th July 2003, 15:28	#8
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,702	Oh. Yeah. Bugger. (Boom boom, TING) =D [EDIT: Sorry about ruining your nice thread, m²k. =)] "My heart hates uggos." --JD.

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19th July 2003, 15:21	#4
ryan not fucked, not quite. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tn Posts: 8,755	I'm getting my computer a bed and chew toys tommorrow.

19th July 2003, 15:29	#9
Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 7,960	what is it with the Green anyway? and shount you have "Sig Inverted"? Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award Vie's Scratching Post

19th July 2003, 15:34	#10
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,702	Green makes it easier to find my last posts =D that, and it's different, which is inherrently good AFAIC ("..I'm Concerned"). "Sig inverted"? Huh? "My heart hates uggos." --JD.

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Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 7,960	Fuschia - Green invert the colour... Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award Vie's Scratching Post

19th July 2003, 15:42	#12
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,702	Nah. I figure "..being fuschia" makes the kids think that I' a moron, and have forgotten that green and fuschia are indeed not the same colour. Or something. Again, just something to be different, and therefore leet. =) Ok, enough about me. I think th real reason my computer keeps crashing is because it's got a 6 year old jetway (bleh) mobo, which doesn' like OSs newer than win 95, or maybe 98 on a good day. Takes me about ten minutes, and 5 or 6 boots, to have it semi-stable for a few hours. Heh. I need a new box. 400MHz just doesn't cut the proverbial like it used to. "My heart hates uggos." --JD.

19th July 2003, 15:59	#13
NecroBob Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 81	wow man, 400mhz? gutsy

19th July 2003, 16:01	#14
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	does 2.09 Ghz? Not to mention the 1 gig of ram and the AMD athalon xp 2600+ I _love_ this machine.

19th July 2003, 17:45	#15
Merlin ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,209	Git. as he faced the sun, he cast no shadow __________________

19th July 2003, 17:52	#16
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	Should see the grin on my face.

19th July 2003, 18:01	#17
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	Me sticks pins in my voodoo doll of m2k's computer. WHich issue is that, I didnt see that in my Pop Sci? "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

20th July 2003, 03:04	#21
White Raven Little Winged One Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada, now UK Posts: 4,152	Tsk tsk, I wouldn't laugh at that magic energy stuff. I work with it, and it DOES work. However, putting on a voodoo mask and dancing around shaking a maraca for my computer is a little ... too far for my tastes. However I do understand the energies bit about it. just as feathery as ever

20th July 2003, 03:11	#22
Nimelennar Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 841	Raven... I wasn't exactly kidding... I have experimented along the lines of psionics, and usually around my computer. And my computer does crash fairly often. Not to mention that there was a time a couple years ago that any magnetic media I carried around (floppies and cassettes) got messed up. The world is made of conflicts: good and evil, order and chaos, light and dark, hot and cold. All are essential to life. None can prevail for any length of time, or life will fail. In the end, the best any can hope for is balance.

20th July 2003, 03:14	#23
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	Aww, raz is all happy about his computer. Too bad mine puts his in the dust(once it comes in ), well kinda anyways. 3.2Ghz. 1 GB ram. 320 GB RAID 0 harddrive. [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

20th July 2003, 04:32	#24
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	While mine is but a mere 146gb . Sounds nice

20th July 2003, 04:42	#25
EnDurA Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Coast of Aus Posts: 1,467	so thats why i get system crashes while practicing charms!

20th July 2003, 15:53	#26
Mr_007 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,838	Like this idea!

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