Definder - what does the word mean?

What is operator error?

A term commonly used by boots on the ground U.S. Army Communication Personnel during the Vietnam War, the Radar O’Reillys of that era. Radio Lingo for any one off error possibly attributable to radio operators themselves.

Communications resume after a momentary disconnect.

Radio Operator 1.: Sorry man, I lost you for a minute. Operator headspace error.
Radio Operator 2.: Heh heh.

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operator error - video

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Operator error - what is it?

When a person encounters a problem on a computer, calls for help, and finds out it's the Dumbass Contractor's fault for sending a corrupt file.

IT - Hello

Employee #1 - Hi, Im trying to print a file, but the printer keeps giving me an error message.

IT - OK, we will take a look.

....

IT - Hello

Employee #1 - Sorry, its the file. I tried sending to another printer and got the same error. Just realized the contractor sent me a squirrely PDF thats 25MB for some reason. My bad, operator error.

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What does "operator error" mean?

When something goes wrong that you have little control over (Keven’s favorite phrase.)

me: why are these parts bad
keven: operator error

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Operator error - what does it mean?

When someone believes there is something wrong with their computer and it turns out the user is causing the problem.

Jordan: My computer says Wifi is not available!
Jon: Operator Error

Jordan: Why won't the printer print?
Kyle: Operator Error

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Operator error - meaning

When somebody is melted by 77% sulphuric acid for not following a "normal", "well established", albeit unwritten working practice.

He lost half his wanking arm due to operator error

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Operator error - definition

When a person encounters a problem on a computer, calls for help, and finds out it's their fault. Also called a code 18.

Person 1: My CD drive won't open! :'(
Person 2: You're computer's off.
Person 1: Why does that matter?
Person 2: Wow, operator error!

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