AggieDave 6 #1 February 1, 2003 Alright, here ya go, this is a simple FAQ on how Post Whores (pw) can actually do what they do so well. This was compiled via actual questions, submitted via telepathy to the Central Post-Whore Committee. Q: How do you respond so quickly to posts? A: That requires lightening quick reflexes and a broadband connection (with constant Ctrl + R hits). Q: How do you respond to so many different posts, seemingly at once? A: You have to learn how to type fast, super fast, Clay could type 345 words a minute (no shit), thats why he's #1. You also have to have a total disregard for speelling, you do NOT have time for it! Q: Do you do anything else besides post? A: Sure do, I have many hobbies, I even skydive. The true PWs have a PDA with a Satilite phone that Bill Von invented, so we can continue to PW, even while doing other things. Q: Can I have your number? A: I get that a lot around here, aparently the ladies are really impress with how quick my fingers can move about the keyboard, but alas, no, I'm sorry, I am but one man and can't keep ALL the DZ.com skychicks happy. Q: How much bandwidth do you actually use? A: Well, the OC3 is being run to the house as we speak, but right now all I have are 2 T-1s, unfortunately. Basically, do the same thing to your bandwidth that the import crowd does to their exhaust: You must have a HUGE pipe, even if it does nothing.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #2 February 1, 2003 LOL dave, if anyone could fill up an OC3 i'm sure it'd have to be you!!!! lol...b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #3 February 1, 2003 Very nice - thanks for clearing that up for us all. I just looked at how many posts I've had since yesterday. No wonder I got nothing done at work or at home. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #4 February 1, 2003 Quote LOL dave, if anyone could fill up an OC3 i'm sure it'd have to be you!!!! I dunno...I heard JT is having an OC-12 pipe run to his house as we speak. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #5 February 1, 2003 There is a factual statement. The last few days at work I have left feeling almost guilty at my lack of productivity. But my motto is: I work just hard enough to keep them from firing me and they pay me just enough to keep me from quitting! JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #6 February 1, 2003 if i ever me a skydiver who could afford their own OC12 i'd kiss their ass and BEG that they pay for my jumps!!!hmm...i wonder if i could get my work to run an oc48 sonet ring thru my apartment? i'll ask my boss monday!!!i'd love to be a post whore, i just don't got the time! b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #7 February 1, 2003 QuoteThere is a factual statement. The last few days at work I have left feeling almost guilty at my lack of productivity Oh - I don't feel that guily. I actually brought a little work home with me to do tomorrow - ARGH. That's what I get for slacking off. It was either that or go in real early Monday. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 February 1, 2003 QuoteWell, the OC3 is being run to the house as we speak, but right now all I have are 2 T-1s Gawd!! Imagine the possibilities. T1/DS1 = 24 64kbps channels (1.5Mbps). T3/DS3 = 28 T1s (45Mbps). OC3 = 3 DS3s (~130Mbps). I had a customer upgrade from two DS3 to an OC12 SONET ring within 9 months. By the time the year was done they had 20 T1 channels left. An OC48 was in the works for them when I left for California...Wow!!!So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #9 February 1, 2003 You guys lost me a T1 lines....... I was happy when I figured out that the CD drive door wasn't a quarter slot. JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #10 February 1, 2003 They lost me as soon as they started discussing that stuff. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #11 February 1, 2003 which transport provider were you working with? i'm doing sonet stuff at sprint right now, it is boring but pays enough to jump!b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #12 February 1, 2003 Quote Gawd!! Imagine the possibilities. T1/DS1 = 24 64kbps channels (1.5Mbps). T3/DS3 = 28 T1s (45Mbps). OC3 = 3 DS3s (~130Mbps). I had a customer upgrade from two DS3 to an OC12 SONET ring within 9 months. By the time the year was done they had 20 T1 channels left. An OC48 was in the works for them when I left for California...Wow!!! I should be so lucky to get to play with that kind of bandwidth. We have two T3's at my facility that is shared among 4000 people. Ugh. I setup a fractional T1 at a branch location yesterday and was wondering how feasible it would be to con a hidden line to my house which was only 8 miles away from there.KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 February 1, 2003 I work for Verizon (ex-GTE), primarily "out-of-franchise" now, so I don't deal with a lot of local network anymore. Mostly IP/Frame/ATM, VPN, WANs, CPE, unregulated services, etc. I'm in sales, so my life is far from boring. Sure looking forward to the release of jumping this weekend. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #14 February 1, 2003 For me early on a Monday means before noon. Leaving early on a Friday means Thursday at 5:00 pm. JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #15 February 1, 2003 fun fun fun! variety is good. i'm on the engineering end...sonet & man rings, dwdm routes, little bit of dcs here and there. i need to get out of telecom soon - before my resume turns into worthless crap! it is hard for laid off telecom folk around here to get new jobs.b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #16 February 1, 2003 Sprint, huh? I'm on the other side of KC from you, see this on the news practicaly every night, which is why I respong this way--congrats on still having a job, you must be doing something right Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #17 February 1, 2003 QuoteFor me early on a Monday means before noon. Leaving early on a Friday means Thursday at 5:00 pm. Must be nice. I can't really complain. I work M-F 9:30-5:30. If I go in early it usually around 8 or so. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #18 February 1, 2003 Quote I should be so lucky to get to play with that kind of bandwidth. We have two T3's at my facility that is shared among 4000 people. Ugh. Bear in mind, my customer was only using one DS3 as a primary Internet port, and one more DS3 for backup. Onemore DS3 to a global Frame Relay network (primary WAN). The rest were T1 riders for voice too (6 PRIs). Many companies (even heavy engineering co's with lots of CAD/CAM designes to share) are rarely pumping a pure fiber connect in a clear channel OC3c. I've never had a customer with anything bigger than a dedicated T3 for the Internet, very rare is the enterprise that needs to bond two of those together! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #19 February 1, 2003 damn sure are, out on the other side of 70. the mood there is crazy! i'm sure you hear the talks of esrey retiring. of course, they refuse to comment to employees. we just got new managers today and they are going to be reducing headcount in my department until feb 28th...i'm crossing my fingers so that the jumping money will continue to roll in! mmm...ether... stay tuned! b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #20 February 1, 2003 Quote fun fun fun! variety is good. i'm on the engineering end...sonet & man rings, dwdm routes, little bit of dcs here and there. i need to get out of telecom soon - before my resume turns into worthless crap! it is hard for laid off telecom folk around here to get new jobs. Dude...you'll never get out of telecom...We're doomed. Once it's in your blood...The only consolation we have is that the world will always need wires on the back-end. Convergence is a joke, just remember to adapt. Hell, two years ago, I sold more CPE than anything. The past six months, IP, Frame, VPN and LD have reached near parity in activity. I think this is a good sign.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #21 February 1, 2003 Quote Dude...you'll never get out of telecom... We're doomed. Once it's in your blood... LMAO!!!!i've only been out of school for 2 years in june...my degree isn't crap yet i hope? people i'm interviewing with will wonder what i did from 2001-2003 on my resume when i happen to *omit* my telecom history...maybe i'll tell them i was a band roadie for a couple years...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #22 February 1, 2003 dave - did ya ever think your post whore FAQ would have turned into some lame telecom junkie babble thead? lolb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 February 1, 2003 That's the sort of thing that makes a PW proud! Taking a thread and turning it a totally different direction and running with it, that's awsome!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #24 February 1, 2003 LOL... well almost one-third of this thread belongs to ME - that's right, ME BABY!but i'm tryin...i'm tryin REAL HARD...to be the post whore... b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #25 February 1, 2003 Yep, it's officially nuts. My dad works for SBC, and if rumors are correct aren't you guys picking up what's his name from them? Or he used to work for them, or whatever. Anyway, from what I've been hearing they almost expect telecomm to start having all kinds of mergers in the next few years. Well, I'm talking medium range future, like 10 or so years. Oh well, who cares when it's that far away? Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
