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Our Ginger Fuhrer says that he could still code up a simple game idea in Amstrad Basic, while I'm your man if you ever need to rebuild the suspension on an Austin Allegro (1750 Equipe version). This stuff doesn't leave your mind - tell us about obsolete talents you still have.

(, Thu 30 Jun 2011, 17:04)
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Oh yes.
I can wire up RJ45 plugs for wired networks. Is that considered obsolete yet?
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:40, 10 replies)
If you work in custom install
It is still considered "bleeding edge."
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:50, closed)
it'll not become obsolete till all PC's take fibre or wireless becomes as stable. IMHO

(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:54, closed)
Aww
I can also wire up a token ring network.

Is that better (i.e. more useless)?
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:57, closed)
that'll do old chap

(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 16:28, closed)
Only if you know how to make crossover cables

(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:57, closed)
Yes!
Yes i can!!
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:57, closed)
I fucking hope not
just done 240 CAT6 points on my own. Have no knees left.
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 16:07, closed)
Was part of a 3 man rewiring team recently, I had to make about 100 of these
Not fucking fun.
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 16:29, closed)
That was me in 2009
Goddamn it was a pain in the arse. Particularly with no cable tester to hand to tell if I'd done it right.
(, Sat 2 Jul 2011, 16:22, closed)
I can wire up 25-pr connectors
But now I know there's prolly lead in the insulation so best wash up after.
(, Sat 2 Jul 2011, 6:39, closed)

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