[150132] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: Common operational misconceptions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Cutler James R)
Fri Feb 17 16:50:20 2012
From: Cutler James R <james.cutler@consultant.com>
In-Reply-To: <B79A92E9-C1EE-4ED6-AC2E-E704B98E446F@delong.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:32 -0500
To: NANOG list <nanog@nanog.org>
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On Feb 17, 2012, at 1:35 PM, Owen DeLong wrote:
> On Feb 17, 2012, at 6:52 AM, -Hammer- wrote:
>=20
>> Let me simplify that. If you are over 35 you know how to =
troubleshoot.
>>=20
> Is this a statement or something to be added to the list of =
misconceptions that are commonplace out there?
>=20
> Not trying to be flip... Honestly asking the question. I can see it =
going either way, frankly. ;-)
>=20
> Owen
Clearly, it is a misconception. =20
The effect of aging on trouble-shooting skills is simply the opportunity =
for gaining experience.
(Personal anecdotes omitted here. You are welcome.)
James R. Cutler
james.cutler@consultant.com