Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Under the Hood

This week’s course work was fun and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was one of the best classes of this entire grad program. I feel I got a lot more out of the way this information was presented. More than if we met and it all had been thrown at me at once. I was able to go over the information in digestible pieces and re-watch or read anything I needed. Thank you Louis!

Although I have seen or heard this all before, it was good to have a review as it is not often we think about how a computer works. I am forced to deal with the inside of computers on occasion but it is my least liked task in my job. I have a basic understanding, but like I always say, I know how the mechanics of a car work but I don’t attempt to get in there and wrench it myself.

Knowing how it all works does help me with troubleshooting when problems arise. I know the weaknesses of certain models of the machines in school, so I can make pretty accurate calls on the hardware problems. Or at least know if it is hardware, software, or the network that is not functioning properly.

1 comment:

Trinie said...

Patty,
I agree with your comment about how you know the basics of how the computer works just like you know the basics of how a car works. It truly fits how I feel. I am always afraid that I will break something if I tinker inside of a computer.

I will leave that to the professionals. AKA my husband's best friend.

I am comfortable with software... but touching the hardware... no thank you!