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Hah hah hah ha ...It's a Joke ! What a relief....................
Now I must ask : Is the Linux Symposium at ITEX 99 real ?
Wassalam
Harry
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> Hasbullah Pit Abdul Rahman - sebol (terluka)
> http://ku.rindu.net
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> Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:54:40 -0500
> From: James Baughn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [humorix] Microsoft Windows for Linux Released
>
> Microsoft Windows for Linux Released
> August 11, 1999
> Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> REDMOND, WA -- Following months of speculation and paranoia
> in the Linux community, Microsoft has confirmed everyone's
> fears by announcing the imminent release of Microsoft
> Windows 98 for Linux (MSW4L). The new product is not a
> Windows emulator for Linux; instead, it features a set of
> kernel patches and userspace programs that make Linux more
> like Windows. Or, as one Microsoft representative said,
> "more user-friendly".
>
> The kernel patches mostly modify the Oops (kernel panic)
> code. With MSW4L, kernel errors will be displayed in a
> white-on-blue character cell screen. One kernel patch
> randomly adds the line
> strcpy(NULL, "Microsoft wins!");
> throughout the kernel, causing random bluescreens.
>
> The userspace programs replace commonly used utilities. For
> example, here's a screenshot of the MSW4L rm command (also
> called DEL and ERASE):
>
> [root@testbox root]# rm testfile~
>
> Microsoft rm v4.10.2222a for Linux
> (c) 1999-2000 Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA
> This program is part of Microsoft Windows for Linux.
> This program is released under the Microsoft GPL
> (Grossly Private License).
> No part of this program may be copied or
> disassembled. Violators will be hung.
>
> This will delete the file testfile~.
> Warning: The filename testfile~ has more than 8
> characters. Do you want to convert it to a
> reasonable format [suggested: testfi~1] before
> performing this operation? [Yn] n
>
> Do you want to delete the file %s? [yN] y
>
> Are you sure you want to do this? [yN] y
>
> Deleting a file can lead to loss of information.
> This program is for experienced users and system
> administrators only. Are you sure you want to
> proceed? [yN] y
>
> To prove you are a system administrator, please
> enter the number of your MSCE certificate.
> [] 123-1234567
> Certificate approved.
>
> Microsoft can not be held responsible for the
> effects of deleting a file. Using this command
> voids your warranty.
> Proceed? [yN] y
>
> Error: File testfile~ not found.
> [root@testbox root]#
>
> Microsoft Windows 98 for Linux can be purchased at your
> favorite computer store for only $499.99. A "Plus!"
> version with printed documentation and the Microsoft
> Solitaire for Linux game is available for $599.99.
>
> If you experience any problems with MSW4L, you can call
> Microsoft at 1-900-BIL-RULZ for only $50.00 per minute
> (registered users of more than 3 Microsoft products call
> 1-900-LNX-SUXX for only $49.99 per minute; make sure you
> have all registration numbers handy. Checking them usually
> takes 30 minutes) to listen to a tape saying "Have you
> tried doing it again? Have you tried rebooting? Have you
> tried turning the computer off and on? It must be a problem
> in your basic Linux system then, it works here. Complain to
> those guys who don't understand capitalism."
>
> DISCLAIMER: Microsoft, Windows, the Blue Screen of Death,
> Bugs, Malfunctions, Missing Features and Bad Support are
> registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
> "for" is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
> Linux will be a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. as
> soon as the government accepts the bribes.
>
> -
> Humorix: Linux and Open Source(nontm) on a lighter note
> Archive: http://humbolt.nl.linux.org/lists/
> Web site: http://www.i-want-a-website.com/about-linux/
>
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