The techno terms dictionary

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STATE-OF-THE-ARTAny computer you can't afford.OBSOLETEAny computer you own.MICROSECONDThe time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete.SYNTAX ERRORWalking into a computer store and saying... 'Hi, I want to buy a computer and money is no object.'HARD DRIVEThe sales technique employed by computer salesmen, especially after a Syntax Error.GUIWhat your computer becomes after spilling your coffee on it. (pronounced 'gooey')KEYBOARDThe standard way to generate computer errors.MOUSEAn advanced input device to make computer errors easier to generate.FLOPPYThe state of your wallet after purchasing a computer.PORTABLE COMPUTERA device invented to force businessmen to work at home, on vacation, and on business trips.DISK CRASHA typical computer response to any critical deadline.POWER USERAnyone who can format a disk from DOS.SYSTEM UPDATEA quick method of trashing ALL of your software.486The average IQ needed to understand a PC.




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