Thu 14 Apr 2005
My office computer has been very temperamental today. For quite some time we have worked very well together, but I must say we really didn’t form any special bond (like I usually do with the computers in my life). Suddenly it occurred to me that up until now we were just sort of working side-by-side with no real ‘stated’ commitment. We both knew it could just be a temporary collaboration.
But now, now things have changed and perhaps my computer is just acting up in order to get my attention. I now realize that we will be spending A LOT of time together in the foreseeable future. So, the time has come. I need a name for my computer.
So far her ‘personality traits’ are:
She (yes my computer is female) is quiet most of the time and usually does what is required without any fuss. She is not nearly as demanding as some of the other computers (in terms of time and attention). She can get temperamental at times if I’m not paying her the right kind of consideration, but usually she is well adjusted. She knows just enough to get the job done, but she really doesn’t have any extra, special skill sets and sometimes she moves a little slow. She gets along really well with the other computers on the network. And she REALLY knows how to keep a secret.
“Pssst. She is also a bit on the older side. But you didn’t hear that from me.”
Any suggestions?!
April 14th, 2005 at 4:52 pm
You can’t go wrong with "Agnes"
April 14th, 2005 at 9:57 pm
Joan
April 15th, 2005 at 8:20 am
Xanadu. You could sing her a little song when she acts up.
April 15th, 2005 at 9:33 am
Wow, sounds like you could name her after me!
…hmm how about Penelope Puter?
What is her..um…tactfully tactfully…"nationality"?
Ya know. Dell, HP, Compaq — wow, I hope I don’t get hate mail!
April 15th, 2005 at 9:53 am
She’s IBM.
April 15th, 2005 at 11:30 am
I like Edna. It sums up so much.
April 15th, 2005 at 12:03 pm
ooooh Edna…short, quick with a reply, sometimes proactive…keeps your secrets…doesn’t take full repsonsibility for your work - just assists you. oooo
April 15th, 2005 at 1:35 pm
hi this is my e-communication option from my current location ..since i am in an "altered state" (colorado springs) . . makes me think your computer needs a hippie name (counter balance the electronic pulses surging through its wires) !! maybe take all the suggestions and put them in a hat and let fate do the rest (with guidance from people who care)
April 15th, 2005 at 2:49 pm
The name should be Midge. Short, to the point, a bit old-fashioned, but friendly and doesn’t mind being in an office. I like the fact that is has one syllable. My Grandpa thought of it–so it comes from a higher authority than me.
Midge