Tell HN: Merry Christmas

Article summary

The article's content is not available, but the discussion reveals it to be a Christmas greeting. Commenters responded with their own holiday wishes and greetings. The conversation then shifted to the topic of pagers and their continued use in certain industries. The discussion also touched on the etymology of the word 'pager' and its relation to modern technology.

Main themes

• Christmas greetings
• Pagers and their use
• Etymology of 'pager'
• Modern technology and nostalgia
• Work-life balance
• Industry-specific technology usage

What commenters say

• Pagers are still in use today, particularly in industries where reliability and connectivity are crucial.
• The word 'pager' has an interesting etymology, potentially originating from the practice of sending a page to find someone.
• Some companies, like hospitals, continue to use pagers due to their robustness and better signal reception.
• The use of pagers may be cyclical, with old technology potentially making a comeback.
• PagerDuty is a popular service that has helped keep the term 'pager' relevant.
• Some people have fond memories of using pagers in the past, while others are surprised they are still in use.
• The cost of modern pager services, such as PagerDuty, can be prohibitively expensive for small teams.
• Colleagues can work together to achieve a better work-life balance, such as taking on-call rotations during holidays.