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  Do you know someone who is so computer illiterate that...



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13They don't understand what "alphanumeric" means. (referring to password creation)
13They don't understand terms like "copy & paste" or "drag & drop".
9You've been tempted to tell them that they're too dumb to own a computer.
8They don't understand what "right click" means.
7They get the mouse to the edge of the mouse pad & then complain that they have run out of room.
6They have gotten the "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down" message & freaked out because they thought they were going to be arrested.
6Other computer illiterate options.
5They have asked whether other electronic devices, even those having no connection to their computer, can catch a computer virus.
5I don't know anyone this computer illiterate.
4They hold their computer mouse up in the air & click on the buttons.
4I'm this computer illiterate.
2They have asked if it's possible for them to catch the virus their computer has.
2They think AOL is the best thing since sliced bread.
2They have plugged the power strip into itself & can't understand why their computer isn't working.

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jettles Survey Central SubscriberGold Qualifier
posted 20-Nov-2007 5:32am  

hahahahahaha, plugging the powerstrip into itself made me laugh!
Crayons Triple Gold Star Survey CreatorGold Qualifier
posted 20-Nov-2007 7:27am  

I don't know what alphanumeric meant.
they Survey Central SubscriberBronze Star Survey CreatorSurvey Qualifier
posted 20-Nov-2007 8:00am  

My job requires several computerized tests to be taken in order to get hired.

So tell me.... how did they end up with a person in a training class that tried to use the mouse upside down?
Melf Survey Central SubscriberBronze Star Survey CreatorGold Qualifier
posted 20-Nov-2007 8:52am  

I wouldn't say that not knowing what alphanumeric is is computer illiterate.
darkshadowsseeker
(reply to Crayons) posted 20-Nov-2007 10:48am  

Apha=letters. Numeric=numbers. An alphanumeric password is a mixture of words or letters plus numbers & symbols such as @ or !. Many workplaces require them because they tend to be more secure.
Galomorro Double Gold Star Survey CreatorGold Qualifier
posted 20-Nov-2007 12:00pm  

*smile* I love some of these, especially the "illegal operation" one! HAH.
FauxLo Survey Central Gold Subscriber
posted 20-Nov-2007 12:49pm  

FoxTurtle wonders how someone is not able to read a computer, so...
cerealkiller
posted 20-Nov-2007 12:53pm  

My wife has never used a computer in her life. Probably couldn't find the power button.
RGirl
posted 20-Nov-2007 7:01pm  

It took me a long time to figure some stuff out. I'm still that way. As things change I have trouble adjusting. Don't explain anything in too much detail or I get lost. Will the internet ever run out of room?
darkshadowsseeker
posted 20-Nov-2007 8:18pm  

I guess we'll know for certain when someone gets the you've reached the end of the internet screen.
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
posted 20-Nov-2007 9:08pm  

What is AOL?
JessicaWoman99 Gold Star Survey Creator
posted 20-Nov-2007 10:47pm  

Gee is it really possible that i can catch a computer virus from my computer? uh oh did an illegal operation
now i will be arrested
JessicaWoman99 Gold Star Survey Creator
posted 20-Nov-2007 10:49pm  

> What is AOL?

Americans Online Legally
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to JessicaWoman99) posted 20-Nov-2007 11:49pm  

Oh no wonder I didn't know what it was.
darkshadowsseeker
posted 21-Nov-2007 4:56am  

AOL=America Online. It's an ISP that practically holds your hand. Very annoying for those who don't need the help.
Pomeranian
posted 21-Nov-2007 4:57am  

mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to darkshadowsseeker) posted 21-Nov-2007 5:54am  

No wonder I've never heard of it before.
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to Pomeranian) posted 21-Nov-2007 6:20am  

I could only watch a bit of that this computer is uselessly slow.
they Survey Central SubscriberBronze Star Survey CreatorSurvey Qualifier
posted 21-Nov-2007 9:15am  

> I could only watch a bit of
> that this computer is uselessly
> slow.

Well then, you know what it's like to have AOL!

mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to they) posted 21-Nov-2007 9:19am  

Yeah it's crap.
darkshadowsseeker
posted 21-Nov-2007 3:00pm  

AOL is in the news so much that I figured most people, even those not in the U.S., would have heard of them.
darkshadowsseeker
posted 21-Nov-2007 3:05pm  

*laughing out loud* Now that was funny!
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to darkshadowsseeker) posted 21-Nov-2007 5:37pm  

Yeah but I don't also pay attention.
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to darkshadowsseeker) posted 21-Nov-2007 5:37pm  

The link?
darkshadowsseeker
posted 21-Nov-2007 6:26pm  

Yes, I wish you were able to watch it. Sorry, but I meant to reply to Pomeranian.
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to darkshadowsseeker) posted 21-Nov-2007 6:46pm  

That's okay:
From Fealix :
To: Darkshadowseeker.
Enheduanna Survey Central Subscriber
posted 21-Nov-2007 7:05pm  

I'm pretty sure my grandmother is completely computer-illiterate.
Melf Survey Central SubscriberBronze Star Survey CreatorGold Qualifier
posted 21-Nov-2007 7:08pm  

I went to a focus group for my high school earlier his evening and we were talking about computer illiteracy. My old form tutor was directing a lot of what he said at me; I must have 'fixed' his computer at least once a week.
darkshadowsseeker
posted 21-Nov-2007 7:21pm  

*laughing out loud* Silly! *grin*
mrmarm Bronze Star Survey Creator
(reply to darkshadowsseeker) posted 21-Nov-2007 9:24pm  

*shock* ........ yeah I know
cloudhugger Survey Central SubscriberGold Star Survey CreatorSurvey Qualifier
posted 22-Nov-2007 5:28am  

They don't know how to turn it on.
mve17
posted 24-Nov-2007 2:35pm  

You mean computer viruses aren't contageous? ooh..
thecomic22
posted 24-Nov-2007 6:31pm  

Yea, my dad. But he's gettin better. *wink*
adamman
posted 25-Nov-2007 4:06pm  

This describes my mom completely. I'm glad she's never gotten the illegal operation message. She goes nuts now when a page times out.
dbarnes
posted 2-Dec-2007 6:50pm  

Maybe I'm computer illiterate because I sure don't know what 'alphanumeric' means. I guess I'll have to ask my nephew about that.
kcthedog Survey Central Gold SubscriberSilver Star Survey Creator
posted 2-Dec-2007 7:22pm  

*check* Other : All of the above!

But none of them are on Survey Central, thank goodness!
autumnlight
posted 19-Dec-2007 9:09am  

My dad has done a few of these things.



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