Re: [aclug-L] Windows 2000

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hmmm... last time I saw this list of "error messages" it was entitled "DOS
error messages."


On Mon, 17 May 1999, Clint A. Brubakken wrote:

> The following are new Windows messages that are under consideration for the
> planned Windows 2000:
> 1.      Smash forehead on keyboard to continue.
> 2.      Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue.
> 3.      Press any key to continue or any other key to quit.
> 4.      Press any key except... no, No, NO, NOT THAT ONE!
> 5.      Press Ctrl-Alt-Del now for IQ test.
> 6.      Close your eyes and press escape three times.
> 7.      Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner.
> 8.      This will end your Windows session. Do you want to play another game?
> 9.      Windows message: "Error saving file! Format drive now? (Y/Y)"
> 10.     This is a message from God Gates: "Rebooting the world. Please 
> logoff."
> 11.     To "shut down" your system, type "WIN."
> 12.     BREAKFAST.SYS halted... Cereal port not responding.
> 13.     COFFEE.SYS missing... Insert cup in cup holder and press any key.
> 14.     CONGRESS.SYS corrupted... Re-boot Washington D.C? (Y/N)
> 15.     File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N)
> 16.     Bad or missing mouse. Spank the cat? (Y/N)
> 17.     Runtime Error 6D at 417A:32CF: Incompetent User.
> 18.     Error reading FAT record: Try the SKINNY one? (Y/N)
> 19.     WinErr 16547: LPT1 not found. Use backup. (PENCIL & PAPER.SYS)
> 20.     User Error: Replace user.
> 21.     Windows VirusScan 1.0 - "Windows found: Remove it? (Y/N)"
> 22.     Welcome to Microsoft's World - Your Mortgage is Past Due...
> 23.     If you are an artist, you should know that Bill Gates owns you and all
> your future creations. Doesn't it feel nice to have security?
> 24.     Your hard drive has been scanned and all stolen software titles have
> been deleted. The police are on the way.
> 
> 
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