"You'll have to call back later, our database/system is down right now"....

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Is it just me, or is EVERYONE'S damn database down every damn time you try calling?

ARRRRRGGGGG! :|

Just today...
1) Call HP to see about the warranty on an DLT drive
reply: "I'm sorry sir, I can't assign you a tracking number because our system is currently down"

2) Call IBM to RMA a dead drive
reply: "I'm sorry, you'll have to try back in an hour, our database is not working at this time"

3) Call some company to inquire about cable modem access prices
reply :"I'm sorry but the monkey that tells me this information is currently masterbating in a pile of his own feces"

Crickey! It may be the information age, but it doesn't do you any good if you can't access that information. SHeesh!

 

visgf

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Maybe it's time for you to go home too. ;) You can help Jeff clean out the driveway. ;)
 

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Haha, I was complaining about this just yesterday. I went into Parrot Cellular here in the Bay Area to buy a new cover for my phone(I cracked my current one, I'm a dumbass), and the guy says, "I've got plenty of brand new covers that just came in, but I can't sell them to you because I can't enter them into my system because it's down."
 

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Translation: "It's Friday, I had my coat on, and was about to sneak out of work early. I thought it was my spouse calling, but it was you instead. I don't want to deal with you now, I want to leave. Please call back Monday."

 

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Buddha Bart mumbled, &quot;<mutter>freakin DB2.. freakin longvarchar's</mutter>&quot;

I take it you found another one of those message explanations in the DB2 Messages &amp; Codes Manual:

ZZZ9999E: This error should not occur. Contact Support Center for further assistance.

Yup, it's Friday, alright...

Lady Niniane
 

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Well in that case...if you're trying to get ahold of @home, then every day is Friday :p

I swear that companies database goes down more often than a $2 hooker