"Must haves" for the webmaster, what are yours?
 

For me it's pretty basic... other than the standard gear and programs my list is short really...

Headset --- anyone who has ever ICQ'd me about something more in-depth will know I immediately move the communication to the phone. My headset is one of my most cherished tools.

*subnote: more cell phone users who drive should be looking into getting a headset, so they can drive properly with both hands on the wheel.


Coffee --- greatest tool of the webmaster, period.

Kitchen ghetto blaster --- I have it tuned to the classic rock station constantly.


What are your must haves?

Big-ass coffeemug for me.

standard set of programs, like photoshop and macromedia products etc..
ICQ..as I *HATE* talking to people. Mostly because I'm not confident with my spoken english, I have a really thick accent and I'm afraid the dude on the other end doesn't understand what I say. I write pretty well though. :)


Headphones + winamp + excellent music to keep me going 20+ hours straight.

Weed and Coca-Cola.

itunes, headphones


editplus, photoshop... the usual apps.

coffee, pepsi, cigarettes, ac, tv, winamp.

my money

coffee, smokes, headphones, and music

- cofee (lots)
- any program I work with (hehe)
- music
- bottles of water (for when I don't drink cofee)
- icq and email
- At least half a brain ;)))
- oh and cigarettes

I agree to coffe ! A MUST HAVE for every webmaster

My computer and music. Everything else can be sorted out after that.

My "office" and PC are very basic, but a Bunn coffee machine (makes a pot in about 90 seconds), a Sony 400-disc CD player, water cooler and TV+DVR all help the days along...

I'm noticing none of us said clean underwear :D

who needs underwear when you can sit naked behind your computer?

Which brings me to the must have I failed to mention earlier...

I always put a clean slip-cover on my computer chair seat. :D


Well... once a week anyway.

got to be a big pot of coffee and loads of good tunes to get me in the mood for work... :thumbsup

Double FTF/LCD screen
Cell phone
Fax/Printer/Scanner
Internet ;)

:thumbsup

Ya forgot the pussy...
Idiot.

The pool to take a break in

Caller ID on the phone to keep away program sales reps

the pitcher of margaritas

the bottle of tequila to refill the pitcher :1orglaugh

all i need is a babysitter, lolol.

No one has said bong yet.

- A mouse pad with a good gel wrist rest
- my 5.1 speakers filled with a three hour winamp playlist
- trillian
- cold filtered water and iced tea
- pen and notepad
- daytimer

that just about keeps me going :)

coffee
notepad
dreamweaver
photoshop
premiere
*beer on the weekends*
:thumbsup

Dual monitors
Fast machine
Pen/notepad
Coffee and water

And a leave me the fuck alone sign on my office door.

BRAIN
...COCA-COLA?

- computer (preferably operational and with enough ram and processor power to run more than one propgram at a time)

- coffee. Lots of it.

- headphones. I don't want to listen to someone else's conversation, music, or other obnoxious noise while I'm working. thus the headphones are clamped securely to my head with a continuous play of classic and progressive rock.

- more coffee. With sugar and cream.

- sense of humor. Seriously.

- intelligence or at least a reasonable facsimile thereof.

- cat. An occasional five or ten minutes of dislodging the cat from a closet, cupboard, door (those of you with screen doors and cats understand), or desk drawer is theraputic.

- coffee.

- telephone. Cell phones work too. Whatever happens to be handy. Make sure you give prospective clients, partners, sponsors, affiliates, and the tooth fairy the CORRECT number.

- motivation. If you have to ask, you're not ready for this line of work. Part of my motivation is not having to go flip burgers.

- patience. Things don't always happen on your schedule. Besides, that Murphy fucker and his goddamn Law will follow you around like a shadow in summertime.

- thick skin. Rejection happens. So do insults, accusations, and outright lies. Be prepared.

- coffee........

- BUSINESS PLAN

- kind heart. "Do unto others" may be Biblical, but it's still a good plan, especially in business. Remember: you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

- SENSE OF HUMOR

- and above all else: prozac. By the truckload.

And Tala, don't forget coffee. :D

other than a comfy chair and solid ISP connection, nothing really

Comfortable chair, good computer setup, dual monitor, fridge for snacks and food. :D

cigarettes
pepsi
weed
redbull
sunflower seeds
phone
tv on in the background
no lights on, really nice at night when its dark.
digital camera, never know when you may ned it

Lubricant.

Brrrraaaaains

Hmmm lemmie think

Laptop
Lazy Boy Chair
42" Plasma TV
Coffee or Diet Pepsi
Cordless phone
Pug Puppy snoring on the couch beside me

That pretty much does it for me :)

DH

red bull (used carefully)
patience
patience
patience
sense of humor
tolerance
red bull

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

For something usefull I suggest Overature - Key words

i cant stand coffee, tears my stomach up

but i'll drink the shit out of Propel, Thai iced tea and sometimes a coke or pepsi

A cooler and plenty of ice..I hate slightly chilled beverages

air conditioner is a must these days :thumbsup

redbull, pot, very loud computer speakers. i like to have my music up so loud my neighbors are rocking. :pimp

weed, food(see below), real hahahahahaha ass rap music, and some big ass headphones

food:
cookies
sausage
brownies
pop tarts
cereal

i wish i could gain weight

Computer, high speed access and post it notes :) Oh, and my dogs!

music.. chewing gum, coffee, smoke
and hell yeah lotsa humor!

Diet Coke
Kodiak
PhotoShop
Premiere
Comfy Chair
Yahoo Radio
:pimp

water, weed and tunes. or howard stern from a.b.howardsrern