12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo

peaceandlove · 08-29-2009, 01:00 AM

Outdated Computer Lingo

12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office

by Carolyn Duffy Marsan
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

If you're old enough to understand the reference in this headline -- George Carlin, anyone? -- then you're old enough to need a refresher course when it comes to talking about technology.

We've put together a list of outdated tech terms, phrases that you shouldn't be using at work anymore because they will make you seem old. This is especially true if you're looking for a new job. For example, on an interview, you should be talking about "cloud computing," not "ASPs" even though they are basically the same thing.

This list is useful for 20-somethings, too. Now when the senior person in the office uses one of these terms, you'll know what he's talking about.

Continues with list: http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work...he-office.html

Karen · 08-29-2009, 01:25 AM

Ahhhhhhh, the link says "expired."

peaceandlove · 08-29-2009, 01:32 AM

Ahhhhhhh new link

:

Pages 1 & 2

http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...824_902851.htm

Anchor · 08-29-2009, 09:59 AM

I don't agree with any of that article - the definitions of the words are ok and they have thier place.

Is it supposed to be funny?

A..

Karen · 08-29-2009, 10:09 AM

Ya, funny - about getting old - letting everyone know you are a dinosaur - or use modern terms and hide your ancient age.

08-29-2009, 08:14 PM

I was a bit of a sh#t at the office and would use certain terms deliberately, like electric typewriter. I also liked to bug the younger staff by pulling out the yellow pages to look up phone numbers. (Like jesus christ, use the internet!!!)

Even so, these term transitions are useful to know for first meetings and business whatnot, so thanks for posting peaceandlove.

Here's a funny Web Economy BS Generator. It has a list of verbs, adjectives, nouns. Just click 'make BS' - presto!
http://www.thenetworkadministrator.com/meeting.htm

Examples:
drive e-business eyeballs
facilitate end-to-end communities
empower plug-and-play e-markets
reintermediate granular networks

I've actually heard a lot of this silly stuff!

08-29-2009, 01:00 AM	#1
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo Outdated Computer Lingo 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office by Carolyn Duffy Marsan Tuesday, August 25, 2009 If you're old enough to understand the reference in this headline -- George Carlin, anyone? -- then you're old enough to need a refresher course when it comes to talking about technology. We've put together a list of outdated tech terms, phrases that you shouldn't be using at work anymore because they will make you seem old. This is especially true if you're looking for a new job. For example, on an interview, you should be talking about "cloud computing," not "ASPs" even though they are basically the same thing. This list is useful for 20-somethings, too. Now when the senior person in the office uses one of these terms, you'll know what he's talking about. Continues with list: http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work...he-office.html

08-29-2009, 01:25 AM	#2
Karen Project Avalon Organizer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE Oregon boondocks, USA Posts: 1,767	Re: 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo Ahhhhhhh, the link says "expired."

08-29-2009, 01:32 AM	#3
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Re: 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo Ahhhhhhh new link : Pages 1 & 2 http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...824_902851.htm

08-29-2009, 09:59 AM	#4
Anchor Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,280	Re: 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo I don't agree with any of that article - the definitions of the words are ok and they have thier place. Is it supposed to be funny? A..

08-29-2009, 10:09 AM	#5
Karen Project Avalon Organizer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE Oregon boondocks, USA Posts: 1,767	Re: 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo Ya, funny - about getting old - letting everyone know you are a dinosaur - or use modern terms and hide your ancient age.

08-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#6
no caste Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office ~ Outdated Computer Lingo I was a bit of a sh#t at the office and would use certain terms deliberately, like electric typewriter. I also liked to bug the younger staff by pulling out the yellow pages to look up phone numbers. (Like jesus christ, use the internet!!!) Even so, these term transitions are useful to know for first meetings and business whatnot, so thanks for posting peaceandlove. Here's a funny Web Economy BS Generator. It has a list of verbs, adjectives, nouns. Just click 'make BS' - presto! http://www.thenetworkadministrator.com/meeting.htm Examples: drive e-business eyeballs facilitate end-to-end communities empower plug-and-play e-markets reintermediate granular networks I've actually heard a lot of this silly stuff!