RE: Can you say "World War III?"

Maybe Microsoft will change it's little jingle to "What do you want to blow
up today?"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Kempter [SMTP:NOERICK.NORCAL@CLEANCITY.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 3:36 PM
> To:   'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'
> Subject:      RE: Can you say "World War III?"
> 
> Be afraid. Be very afraid...
> 
> 
> [3] "Next-generation aircraft carrier to run Microsoft"
> The Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier will use Microsoft
> Windows-based operating systems to run its communications systems,
> aircraft
> and weapons launchers, and other ship electronics, after Lockheed Martin
> Corp. officials chose Microsoft earlier this month.
> 
> SOURCE: Government Computer News
> http://www.washtech.com/news/govtit/2916-1.html
> 
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> "Fire Torpedo"  [OK} <click>
> Select Torpedo Tube [1} [2} [3} <click>
> Are you sure that you want to fire Torpedo 3?  [Yes] [No] [Cancel]
> <click>
> Specify target [Enemy One] [Enemy Two] [Enemy Three] <click>
> Are you sure that you want to select Enemy Two  [OK] [Cancel]
> Enter your userid ID [             }  <click>
> Enter your password [              ] <click>
> User ID not found BOOM!
> 
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> No need - the enemy will reboot it for you with a few torpedos while your
> fire control room wait on hold for Microsoft support !
> "Press 1 if you're under attack by a jet fighter-bomber"
> "Press 2 if you're under attack by a helicopter gunship"
> "Press 3 if you're under attack by a submarine"
> "Press 4 if you're under attach by a 12 year-old script kiddie exploiting
> our latest security hole..."
> 
> :-)
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> --
> 
> How often do you reboot your aircraft carrier?
> 
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