Why Computers Sometimes Crash

If a packet hits a pocket on a socket at a port,
And the bus is interrupted as a very last resort,
And the access of the memory makes your floppy disk abort,
Then the packet pocket socket has an error to report.

If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dash,
And the double-clicking icon puts your window in the trash,
And your data are corrupted ‘cos the index doesn’t hash,
Then your situation’s hopeless and your system’s gonna crash!

If the label on the cable on the table at your house,
Says the network is connected to the button on your mouse,
But your packets want to tunnel to another protocol,
That’s repeatedly rejected by the printer down the hall.

And your screen is all distorted by the side effects of gauss,
So your icons in the window are as wavy as a souse;
Then you may as well reboot and let it go out with a bang,
‘cos as sure as Bob’s your uncle, the sucker’s gonna hang.

When the copy on your floppy’s getting sloppy in the disk,
And the macro code instructions cause unnecessary risk,
Then you’ll have to flash the memory and you’ll want to RAM your ROM,
And then quick turn off the P.C. and be sure to tell your mum
To stay clear out of your room, because the bugger’s sure to bomb!