Windows 7 GodMode

[Char Jackson]

Yes, and it was discussed extensively here about a week ago.

And multiple times before that. ;-)

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

I just think "GodMode" is a little pretentious. I have a similar
reaction to "webmaster."

I know someone who prefers "webservant" and says if you've ever been
one, you understand... ;-)

 

[Tim Slattery]

I don't think it was meant to be pretentious. It's a term from
gaming, being reused.

Long, long ago, before computer gaming, we used similar terms in one
of our systems. It was built so that userids and passwords would be
stored in a DB file (before relational DBs). So what to do when the
program was started for the first time and the DB is empty? They
hard-coded userid GOD and password YAHWEH in the system. That would
*never* fly today, it would be a back-door entry, a massive security
breach. In those pre-network days, it wasn't an issue.

 

[Dave \Crash\ Dummy]

I know someone who prefers "webservant" and says if you've ever been
one, you understand... ;-)

"Webslave" also fits, but I refer to myself as a "web mechanic."

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

"Webslave" also fits, but I refer to myself as a "web mechanic."

Webslave vs. Webservant - subtle but interesting difference between
those two... Hmm, I don't know which better describes the
relationship I have with the websites I maintain. "Web mechanic" just
doesn't do it for me - probably because that implies a level of
competence I don't claim to possess!

 

[W8CCW]

The Genie on the Three Stooges was A Big GUY with A Turban.

I will stick with Barbara Eden...

Perhaps I can find an Icon for the folder as well!

 

[W8CCW]

You don't really think back doors or trap doors or Easter eggs are
gone do you?

 

[Ed Cryer]

Long, long ago, before computer gaming, we used similar terms in one
of our systems. It was built so that userids and passwords would be
stored in a DB file (before relational DBs). So what to do when the
program was started for the first time and the DB is empty? They
hard-coded userid GOD and password YAHWEH in the system. That would
*never* fly today, it would be a back-door entry, a massive security
breach. In those pre-network days, it wasn't an issue.

That's just like HAL 9000 in 2001 Space Odyssey.
"And my teacher taught me a song which goes 'Daisy, Daisy ' ".

Ed

 

[Ed Cryer]

Webslave vs. Webservant - subtle but interesting difference between
those two... Hmm, I don't know which better describes the
relationship I have with the websites I maintain. "Web mechanic" just
doesn't do it for me - probably because that implies a level of
competence I don't claim to possess!

How about "arachnophobia", since spiders make webs?
One to chew over while sitting in the Restaurant at The End of he Universe.

Ed

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

How about "arachnophobia", since spiders make webs?
One to chew over while sitting in the Restaurant at The End of he
Universe.

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is so over-hyped. I prefer
the Big Bang Burger Bar myself - a much more dramatic ambience.

 

[Allen]

I will stick with Barbara Eden...

Perhaps I can find an Icon for the folder as well!

Gustave Dore might be a good source for an icon--black and white only,
though.
Allen

 

[Dave \Crash\ Dummy]

I will stick with Barbara Eden...

You'd better master time travel. Barbara Eden will be 77 this month.

 

[W8CCW]

Thats OK with me. I am 71 myself. As we get older and wiser our
perception changes. I understand that as she grew older she took on
the personna of Jeanie in real life. I am certain that whoever is her
special mate is very fortunate. Not to worry though, my wife would
never consent to my going out with her even once!