Oldie-but-Goodie: How Macs identify Windows boxes on the network
Posted on 06/26/2025 2:28:08 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
But no, they can't.
Technical knowledge is a real thing. I'm an ordinary schmoe who has done some computer troubleshooting, and even if you look up the Microsoft codes and can understand all the words, there is a baseline level of technical knowledge you must have to fix BSOD issues. It's not just "press this button", or the computer would have fixed itself. There are layers and layers of troubleshooting you generally have to do that require certain base knowledge.
So I will stand by my point. Anyone unable to look up a more expansive definition of the codes provided by Microsoft is going to be unable to do the actual repair.
You are totally missing the point.
I do not want the kindergarten kid to make the repair.
I just want to communicate to them basic clues as to what is happening—so they can understand to their level of understanding.
In my work life I had to communicate with both subject matter experts in the audience as well as clueless newbies—at the same time—leaving both with information that was helpful to both.
It is an art and a skill.
Oldie-but-Goodie: How Macs identify Windows boxes on the network
It isn’t about blue or black screens. I was hoping for an OS that doesn’t crash so often.
So what, they are going to replace it with the rainbow screen of death?
Excellent!!
Yep could be interpreted as RACIST!
You can say that again. I had an applicant to one of my apartments who is a “teller” YIKES!!!
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