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Subject:Re: Universal Symbol for "Read The Manual" From:Laurence Burrows <burrows -at- IBM -dot- NET> Date:Fri, 26 Feb 1999 11:35:41 +1100
A note on the shrink wrap that states:
"This program won't work until the product authorization code is entered by
the User.
"Information about the product authorization code may be found by reading
the product manual."
...and have the p.a.c. components assembled from correct answers to the
Review Questions in five chapters. <ggg>
...
A big '$' symbol (rampant) surmounted by 'Save' and set on 'Read the Manual'.