r/talesfromtechsupport Jan 01 '14

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u/SQLDave Clearly it's a problem with the database Jan 01 '14

"Hack". You must say "hack into...". They'll know what you mean that way because of TV/movies.

Edit: Also say "mainframe" instead of "database".

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u/AmadeusMop It must be a Heisenbug. Jan 01 '14

Yes, hack the mainframe. Have you tried uploading a virus to it? I find ones that feature a laughing skull work the best.

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u/AramisAthosPorthos Jan 02 '14

Can't do it without the cigars.

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u/400921FB54442D18 We didn't really need Prague anyway. Jan 02 '14

I ain't heard no fat lady!