[aklug] Re: Global Anti-Piracy Day

On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:43:39 -0800
Jim Gribbin <jimgribbin@gmail.com> wrote:

> No women involved? 'knew MS was a lot of negative thing, but I didn't
> realize they're sexist too!!
>
>
> Christopher Howard wrote:
> > Damien Hull wrote:
> >
> >> I had know idea Microsoft had a "Global Anti-Piracy Day". I guess
> >> the Microsoft marketing team is hard at work doing what they do
> >> best. Nothing!
> >>
> >>
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> >> From: "barsalou" <barjunk@attglobal.net>
> >> To: aklug@aklug.org
> >> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 1:59:20 PM GMT -09:00 Alaska
> >> Subject: [aklug] Global Anti-Piracy Day
> >>
> >> In an effort to assist Microsoft in the self proclaimed "Global
> >> Anit-Piracy Day", I'd like to suggest to everyone that they
> >> introduce someone new to F/OSS software.
> >>
> >> This, surely, will reduce the amount of piracy that Microsoft is
> >> trying to curb.
> >>
> >> Unfortunately there aren't any Hallmark cards to put with your
> >> FOSS present. However, you might make a mini tin foil hat.
> >>
> >> Happy "Global Anti-Piracy Day", otherwise known as "F/OSS
> >> Awareness Day"
> >>
> >> Thanks to Graham Brookins for the suggestion.
> >>
> >> Mike B.
> >>
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> > How many Microsoft employees does it take to change a light bulb?
> >
> > About 1300. 300 men from the engineering department will work
> > tirelessly to invent a new light bulb. Meanwhile, 1000 men from
> > the marketing department will work tireless to convince the public
> > that burnt-out light bulbs are highly desirable.
> >
> >
>

Sorry. I had assumed that women in general were too intelligent to be
working for Microsoft. But I guess there probably are a few.

-- 
Christopher Howard
choward@indicium.us
http://www.indicium.us
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