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Subject:Re: Humor From:Matt Ion <soundy -at- NEXTLEVEL -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 21 May 1996 15:32:08 -0800
On Tue, 21 May 1996 16:32:36 EDT, Gerry Bourguignon wrote:
>I don't have a copy at hand (so I can't quote from it), but I remember
>finding parts of "DOS for Dummies" very humourous. Many of the
>cartoons were quite funny as well. But, as always, "there's no
>accounting for taste."
Personally, I find tidbits like this (from Networking for Dummies)
hilarious in their own subtle way:
Under Part V: References for Real People, some listed commands include
a "BS" section, "A little BS about most of the commands." Under
Netware is listed:
ENGAGE
What it does: Nothing, but it makes you feel like the Captain.
Syntax: ENGAGE
Who can use it: Picard
BS: Yes.
> "Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else."
BRIAN: "You don't have to follow me, you're all individuals!"
CROWD: "Yes! We're all individuals!"
LONE VOICE: "I'm not..."
Name that movie :-)
Your friend and mine,
Matt
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