The time has come," the Walrus said,
To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings

- Excerpt from 'The Walrus & The Carpenter, Lewis Carroll

It's more than just a matter of survival.
It's a matter of sympathy, compassion, passion and style.

- Maya Angelou, from an interview with Merv Griffin

In the 20th century IT was focused on the T, Technology.
In the 21st century IT is focused on the I, Information.

There are only three ways to actively harm a computer ... with certainty:

1. Smash it into small pieces with a blunt instrument
2. Drown it in water (preferably while powered up)
3. Hook it up to a high voltage source and fry it (lightning rods work very well)

That said, sometimes they just wear out and die.