- The TECHNICAL THUG
- Repairs drive. Usually is able to repair
filesystem from boot monitor. Failing that, front-panel toggles
microkernel in and starts script on neighboring machine to load binary
boot code into broken machine, reformat and reinstall OS. Lets it run
over the weekend while he goes mountain climbing.
- The ADMINISTRATIVE FASCIST
- Begins investigation to determine who
broke the drive. Refuses to fix system until culprit is identified
and charged for the equipment.
- The MANIAC, large system
- Rips drive from system, uses
sledgehammer to smash same to flinders. Calls manufacturer, threatens
pets. Abuses field engineer while they put in a new drive and
reinstall the OS.
- The MANIAC, small system
- Rips drive from system, uses ball-peen
hammer to smash same to flinders. Calls Requisitions, threatens pets.
Abuses bystanders while putting in new drive and reinstalling OS.
- The IDIOT
- Doesn't notice anything wrong.