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Although I'm not (yet) a founder, explaining the breadth of all possible things a sysadmin does is comparably tedious.

I'll say "I do computers," and, in the Bay Area, I'll add "I'm a system administrator."

Thankfully, this has the same effect as claiming to be a hobo, except in those who are truly interested.




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