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Subject:Re: [HUMOR] Why did the chicken cross the road? From:RoseCrowe <ncrowe -at- PRIMENET -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 6 Mar 1995 17:34:59 -0700
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road
Techwriter Version (tm):
*Purpose of Program*
The chicken crossing the road enhances your system,
speeds response time, and automates your tasks.
QUESTION FOR DEVELOPER:
What does this program really do??!!!
*How to Cross the Road (DRAFT)*
To cross the road:
1. Turn off computer.
2. Don chicken suit.
3. Position yourself at the edge of the road.
WARNING: Failure to look both ways could result
in a system crash.
4. Place one foot in front of the other.
5. Check to see if you are on the opposite curve.
QUESTION FOR DEVELOPER: How does the user know
they have reached the opposite curve???!!!
6. If not at the opposite curve, repeat steps 4 and 5.
If you have reached the opposite curve, go to step 7.
7. Press Enter.
For further information about chickens crossing roads
see the Chicken/Road Reference manual, version 6.
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Umm, sorry about this folks!...<grimace of embarassment...>
Rosie (NorthCrowe)
ncrowe -at- primenet -dot- com
rwilc -at- fast -dot- dot -dot- state -dot- az -dot- us
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