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Subject:HUMOR: New, Y2K-compliant graphics systems From:Michael Andrew Uhl <uhl -dot- mike -at- epa -dot- gov> To:"TECHWR-L, (Tech Writers)" <TECHWR-L -at- LISTS -dot- RAYCOMM -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 08 Dec 1999 14:10:47 -0500
The Y2K problem represents a serious threat to productivity. To ensure
we are not threatened by Y2K failures, we will remove all computers from
desktops by December 31, 1999. Instead of computers, everyone will be
provided with an Etch-A-Sketch.
1. No Y2K problems
2. No technical glitches
3. No more wasted time reading and writing emails
Frequently Asked Questions for Etch-A-Sketch Technical Support:
Q: My Etch-A-Sketch has all of these funny little lines all over the
screen.
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: How do I turn my Etch-A-Sketch off?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: What's the shortcut for Undo?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: How do I create a New Document window?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: How do I set the background and foreground to the same color?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: What is the proper procedure for rebooting my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: How do I delete a document on my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.
Q: How do I save my Etch-A-Sketch document?
A: Don't shake it.
