What is this thingy?

[bruceb58]

Re: What is this thingy?

This thread is being very insensitive to Bosses!

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: What is this thingy?

To clarify for the OP ( those in Tech Support may relate....) :


Request for Technical Support, Incident #99-02-14-01

Last year I upgraded Girlfriend 1.0 to BOSS 1.0, and I can find no documentation on several features.
For example, BOSS 1.0 installs itself into all other programs and launches during system initialization where it monitors all other system activity.
Applications such as RunAnywhere 10.3 and StayOut 2.5 cause freezes.
Also, the new program has spawned a couple of unexpected child processes that have taken up a lot of space and resources.
I was considering going back to Girlfriend 1.0 but there does not seem to be a "revert to previous state" feature.
Can you help me?

Registered User #10-1-13-5-19
___________________________________________

Response to User #10-1-13-5-19, Incident #99-02-14-01

We receive many inquiries to this perceived problem. However it is almost always the result of a common error.
Many men upgrade from Girlfriend 1.0 to BOSS 1.0 with the idea that BOSS 1.0 is merely a Utilities & Entertainment program.
This is a serious misconception.
Although BOSS 1.0 includes many Utilities and Entertainment functions, BOSS 1.0 is actually an entire Operating System...the acronym stands for Basic Operating System Supreme...or BOSS. It has been designed to run everything.
Warning! Do not try to: un-install, delete, or purge the program from the system once installed. Trying to un-install BOSS 1.0 can be disastrous, resulting in the loss of valuable system resources.
You can not go back to Girlfriend 1.0. BOSS1.0 is not designed to do this.
Many have tried "workarounds". These only complicate the situation.
For example, some have tried to install Girlfriend 2.0 or BOSS 2.0 and found the problems persist.
Others, in an ill conceived attempt, have tried to run Girlfriend 2.0 in the background while BOSS 1.0 is running. This almost always results in serious system conflicts, possibly leading to a non-recoverable system crash, and at least a 50% reduction in system resources.
We recommend you keep BOSS 1.0 and adjust a few user input parameters.
I might also suggest you read the entire section regarding General Protection Faults (GPFs). Should a GPF occur, the best course of action will be to push the Apologize Button then Reset Button as soon as lock-up occurs.
The system will run smooth as long as you provide needed maintenance time.
To free up CPU time and improve performance be certain that you have terminated your several search and scan routines.
Because each copy of BOSS 1.0 is a uniquely configured system, no single manual will cover all enabled features.
New users should first consult with those who have been running BOSS 1.0 for many years before installing a copy yourself. You should consider joining one of our established local users group to discuss your specific configuration.
Remember, the installation of BOSS 1.0 can allow maximum system potential, particularly when used with supplementary applications. For example, killer apps Contentment 2.5 and Reliability 6.12a have been known to max out when run with TLC 2 and Communicator 5.0.
There are no plans for upgrades; BOSS 1.0 was designed to work for a lifetime.
End of response

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: What is this thingy?

A call home before walking in on a collection of bosses is highly recommended.

That violates a Cardinal Rule of Self-Preservation...."Why phone home and get s**t twice?"

 

[86 century]

Re: What is this thingy?

After tricking my boss into giving me the position I have found myself to be happily employed for six years now.
After we hired the boss jr the world has been better than any one man could hope for.
Is that better bruce

 

[RogersJetboat454]

Re: What is this thingy?

To clarify for the OP ( those in Tech Support may relate....) :


Request for Technical Support, Incident #99-02-14-01

Last year I upgraded Girlfriend 1.0 to BOSS 1.0, and I can find no documentation on several features.
For example, BOSS 1.0 installs itself into all other programs and launches during system initialization where it monitors all other system activity.
Applications such as RunAnywhere 10.3 and StayOut 2.5 cause freezes.
Also, the new program has spawned a couple of unexpected child processes that have taken up a lot of space and resources.
I was considering going back to Girlfriend 1.0 but there does not seem to be a "revert to previous state" feature.
Can you help me?

Registered User #10-1-13-5-19
___________________________________________

Response to User #10-1-13-5-19, Incident #99-02-14-01

We receive many inquiries to this perceived problem. However it is almost always the result of a common error.
Many men upgrade from Girlfriend 1.0 to BOSS 1.0 with the idea that BOSS 1.0 is merely a Utilities & Entertainment program.
This is a serious misconception.
Although BOSS 1.0 includes many Utilities and Entertainment functions, BOSS 1.0 is actually an entire Operating System...the acronym stands for Basic Operating System Supreme...or BOSS. It has been designed to run everything.
Warning! Do not try to: un-install, delete, or purge the program from the system once installed. Trying to un-install BOSS 1.0 can be disastrous, resulting in the loss of valuable system resources.
You can not go back to Girlfriend 1.0. BOSS1.0 is not designed to do this.
Many have tried "workarounds". These only complicate the situation.
For example, some have tried to install Girlfriend 2.0 or BOSS 2.0 and found the problems persist.
Others, in an ill conceived attempt, have tried to run Girlfriend 2.0 in the background while BOSS 1.0 is running. This almost always results in serious system conflicts, possibly leading to a non-recoverable system crash, and at least a 50% reduction in system resources.
We recommend you keep BOSS 1.0 and adjust a few user input parameters.
I might also suggest you read the entire section regarding General Protection Faults (GPFs). Should a GPF occur, the best course of action will be to push the Apologize Button then Reset Button as soon as lock-up occurs.
The system will run smooth as long as you provide needed maintenance time.
To free up CPU time and improve performance be certain that you have terminated your several search and scan routines.
Because each copy of BOSS 1.0 is a uniquely configured system, no single manual will cover all enabled features.
New users should first consult with those who have been running BOSS 1.0 for many years before installing a copy yourself. You should consider joining one of our established local users group to discuss your specific configuration.
Remember, the installation of BOSS 1.0 can allow maximum system potential, particularly when used with supplementary applications. For example, killer apps Contentment 2.5 and Reliability 6.12a have been known to max out when run with TLC 2 and Communicator 5.0.
There are no plans for upgrades; BOSS 1.0 was designed to work for a lifetime.
End of response

Wow! Thats a good tech support log...

Although I'm a bit confused... I thought the current BOSS system is 1.1, and the beta release (code name EVE) was 1.0. Perhaps I was wrong?

 

[duhmey]

Re: What is this thingy?

This thread is hilarious... can't stop laughing! Funny responses by all; notably stackz and Tim Frank really got me going...thanks fellas I needed the laugh... my side hurts now... that is all

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: What is this thingy?

I have found that my two previous bosses come and go like any asset and with paperwork too, the difference being when you sell an asset you receive money when your boss leaves they take your money.

Also My bosses always came in sick once a month and were less then professional too....

I have yet to receive any GOOD recommendations from my former Bosses either, they are very bitter...

 

[oldman570]

Re: What is this thingy?

This is better than Saturday Night Live or Blue Collar Comady Tour! I now have a place that I can go and laugh my a=0 off instead of lissening to my BOSS and her running the shows. It has taken me close to 10 min. to get off the floor, and Iam still LOL.
Thanks guys for a most enjoyable time,and I'll definatley be watching. You guys sure know how to have a great time.

Your the coolest,
Oldman570
Quit counting after BOSS #3

 

[oops!]

Re: What is this thingy?

if any other sites get there hands on this......it will go viral.

good job tim......more !

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: What is this thingy?

Last night I set out to the boat show to look at the new tins. I have my eye on a beauty. Also, well armed with a wealth of information from my fellow boaters about this Boss thingy, I thought I would look for one of those as well. With the mindset of any competitive outdoors sportsperson and boater I will get one that’s bigger and better than anyone else’s.

I pulled into the show a little after dark parked the truck and headed to the convention center. On the way I spotted a flashing neon sign, down one of the side streets that said ****’s. For some of you folk’ not living on the east coast, ****’s is one heck of a large sporting goods store with a ton of reasonably priced fishing and outdoor supplies. Certainly they would have a Boss. I stepped through the front door and thought to myself this is not as large as most of them I’ve been in. I hope they have a good selection.

I looked around and spotted the usual selection of tubers, hard and soft plastics in every color and size you could imagine. This particular ****’s had a proportionally large selection of How to Videos. I didn’t spot anything that looked like the Bosses you guys described so I asked the man at the counter if he could help me. It must have been a high crime area because the man sat behind a large extra thick piece of Plexiglas. The counter was covered with displays containing various types and flavors of bubble gum in neatly packaged individual wrappers. I asked him if he any Bosses in stock. He pointed to a display in the corner. Wow, I thought. I found a Boss. The selection was huge. Many styles and colors, but none with blue sparkles to match my hull. Thinking of what Rogersjetboat454 said I grabbed one that had a certificate of authenticity; anything that comes with a certificate must be good right? Then I remembered what Tim Frank said about GF ver. 1.0 so I grabbed the upgrade to Boss ver. 1.0. I decided to match the dash so I selected a black Boss and headed to the checkout. I must have been lucky because this particular Boss was Dr. approved and came complete with real pleather tie down straps and mounting hardware. I grabbed a couple of packs of bubble gum and checked out. Stackz was right this Boss thingy was pretty expensive.

Got to the show and spotted the boat of my dreams. The Hewes Craft Sea Runner with an offshore bracket. I grabbed the salesmen’s business card and told him we’ll work out the details later I’ve got to get my Boss home.

Boy, I’m glad I’ve got a garage because last night here in PA it was 31 degrees outside. I wasn’t about to wait until morning to mount my new Boss. Out in the garage I tore open the box (by the way Stackz the packaging wasn’t too shabby) searched for the directions. There must have been a mistake because this Boss didn’t come with them. Real men don’t need directions anyway. I knew right where I wanted to mount my Boss. I like to sit on my casting chair on the aft deck with my foot up on the motor for stability. I figured I would mount my new Boss on the port side gunnel. I’m not sure why my Boss came with a 12 v compressor (no directions) but I figured that one would be useless. I fired up the 150 gallon 7-1/2 hp compressor.

I plugged my chuck into the Bosses value and Boom! The Boss exploded. I must have been out for a few minutes. I woke up in the captain’s seat; my head must have hit the helm. Clearly I was delusional. The last thing I can recall seeing was a large head, red lipstick and tonsils. Again Rogersjetboat454 was right these things are loud.

There lay my Boss in a thousand pieces to small to tell what this Boss thingy looked like. I picked up a small piece and there it was, MADE IN CHINA. My Boss was cheaply made, defective and malfunctioned. Rogersjetboat454 was right again this one must have been made at the wrong time of the month.

I will not let this expensive lesson deter me from searching for a functional Boss thingy. Many of my fellow boaters say there are a few out there. But its buyer beware!

P.S don’t buy bubble gum at that ****’s. It tastes like rubber.

 

[oops!]

Re: What is this thingy?

sorry about the boss going off all over you.....it is not uncommon to sustain injuries by this.

i am wondering about a cause of the bosses outburst ?

it is common if you leave them in the truck while on an outing.....did you remember to take the boss and the uncovered packaging into the boat show with you?

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: What is this thingy?

I wasn't forewarned about leaving the Boss thingy in the truck. I just felt I shouldn't be sharing my newly purchased Boss with everyone. It did feel pretty cold before she blew.

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: What is this thingy?

sorry about the boss going off all over you.....it is not uncommon to sustain injuries by this.

i am wondering about a cause of the bosses outburst ?

it is common if you leave them in the truck while on an outing.....did you remember to take the boss and the uncovered packaging into the boat show with you?

I wasn't forewarned about leaving the Boss thingy in the truck. I just felt I shouldn't be sharing my newly purchased Boss with everyone. It did feel pretty cold before she blew.

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

Re: What is this thingy?

So if I?m to understand this correctly, this ?Boss? thingy has a voice and sometimes malfunctions.

You are correct.

Does it tell you if there are fish under the boat?

No but mine is quick to point out tree stumps.

I'm sorry but I don't have a couch on my bass boat.

Too bad.

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

Re: What is this thingy?

so it is a possible temp position???

I respectfully decline to answer to avoid the possibilty of self-incrimination.

 

[duhmey]

Re: What is this thingy?

Last night I set out to the boat show to look at the new tins. I have my eye on a beauty. Also, well armed with a wealth of information from my fellow boaters about this Boss thingy, I thought I would look for one of those as well. With the mindset of any competitive outdoors sportsperson and boater I will get one that’s bigger and better than anyone else’s.

I pulled into the show a little after dark parked the truck and headed to the convention center. On the way I spotted a flashing neon sign, down one of the side streets that said ****’s. For some of you folk’ not living on the east coast, ****’s is one heck of a large sporting goods store with a ton of reasonably priced fishing and outdoor supplies. Certainly they would have a Boss. I stepped through the front door and thought to myself this is not as large as most of them I’ve been in. I hope they have a good selection.

I looked around and spotted the usual selection of tubers, hard and soft plastics in every color and size you could imagine. This particular ****’s had a proportionally large selection of How to Videos. I didn’t spot anything that looked like the Bosses you guys described so I asked the man at the counter if he could help me. It must have been a high crime area because the man sat behind a large extra thick piece of Plexiglas. The counter was covered with displays containing various types and flavors of bubble gum in neatly packaged individual wrappers. I asked him if he any Bosses in stock. He pointed to a display in the corner. Wow, I thought. I found a Boss. The selection was huge. Many styles and colors, but none with blue sparkles to match my hull. Thinking of what Rogersjetboat454 said I grabbed one that had a certificate of authenticity; anything that comes with a certificate must be good right? Then I remembered what Tim Frank said about GF ver. 1.0 so I grabbed the upgrade to Boss ver. 1.0. I decided to match the dash so I selected a black Boss and headed to the checkout. I must have been lucky because this particular Boss was Dr. approved and came complete with real pleather tie down straps and mounting hardware. I grabbed a couple of packs of bubble gum and checked out. Stackz was right this Boss thingy was pretty expensive.

Got to the show and spotted the boat of my dreams. The Hewes Craft Sea Runner with an offshore bracket. I grabbed the salesmen’s business card and told him we’ll work out the details later I’ve got to get my Boss home.

Boy, I’m glad I’ve got a garage because last night here in PA it was 31 degrees outside. I wasn’t about to wait until morning to mount my new Boss. Out in the garage I tore open the box (by the way Stackz the packaging wasn’t too shabby) searched for the directions. There must have been a mistake because this Boss didn’t come with them. Real men don’t need directions anyway. I knew right where I wanted to mount my Boss. I like to sit on my casting chair on the aft deck with my foot up on the motor for stability. I figured I would mount my new Boss on the port side gunnel. I’m not sure why my Boss came with a 12 v compressor (no directions) but I figured that one would be useless. I fired up the 150 gallon 7-1/2 hp compressor.

I plugged my chuck into the Bosses value and Boom! The Boss exploded. I must have been out for a few minutes. I woke up in the captain’s seat; my head must have hit the helm. Clearly I was delusional. The last thing I can recall seeing was a large head, red lipstick and tonsils. Again Rogersjetboat454 was right these things are loud.

There lay my Boss in a thousand pieces to small to tell what this Boss thingy looked like. I picked up a small piece and there it was, MADE IN CHINA. My Boss was cheaply made, defective and malfunctioned. Rogersjetboat454 was right again this one must have been made at the wrong time of the month.

I will not let this expensive lesson deter me from searching for a functional Boss thingy. Many of my fellow boaters say there are a few out there. But its buyer beware!

P.S don’t buy bubble gum at that ****’s. It tastes like rubber.

Horrible! Just horrible that you post such things that make me laugh when my ribs are already sore (I have a cold and have been coughing non-stop to London) and now they feel horrible!

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: What is this thingy?

Is it a normal response for me too feel guilty and a bit shameful after an explosion of this nature with a Boss thingy? I just feel I should have done more. Turned up the heat a bit more, maybe not so quick on the mounting.

I'm sure this type of incident is not covered under the terms and conditions of the warranty.

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: What is this thingy?

Horrible! Just horrible that you post such things that make me laugh when my ribs are already sore (I have a cold and have been coughing non-stop to London) and now they feel horrible!

DOH I'm sorry your not feeling well. I'll tell you from my experience, You'll feel like a million bucks when you first pick up your own Boss thingy.

 

[duhmey]

Re: What is this thingy?

My experience with cheaply acquired boss’ (notice the lower case ‘b’ as it was a knock off) has been few, but now that you mention it, I did notice a bit of guilt and shame under the Christmas cheer associated with the final transaction. Mine were always intended for home use and not marine use but it is my understanding they are designed about the same (compatible perhaps?)
Then again at one point I had a Boss (with a capital ‘B’) and that was a piece o crap too.... I just know there has to be a well made Boss out there somewhere; maybe they are manufactured in the south???

B T W thanks for the kind words GD!

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: What is this thingy?

I'm guessing there are a lot of members who's boss never visits these forums.

AAAAA yup