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No, not so much “more help”

C:\Documents and Settings\Don>net use v: \\192.168.1.250\movies /persistent:yes /user:don /savecred
A command was used with conflicting switches.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3510.
C:\Documents and Settings\Don>net helpmsg 3510
A command was used with conflicting switches.
C:\Documents and Settings\Don>
Um… where is that MORE help? How about “The same exact help is available by typing…” or “the computer version of [...]

Is this like those Rolux watches I see for sale on streetcorners?

Maybe this is some interim release before “Vista”…. Seems to be a Dell exclusive, though.

Unfortunate justapositions

Admittedly RFK stadium isn’t the newest or nicest so perhaps complete blackout during a game aren’t such a big deal (at least not during daytime) but you have to imagine the energy company PEPCO doesn’t get the best bang for their buck in sponsorship under such conditions…
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Accidental google ads humor

Ah, keyword ads are always good for a bit of dark humor. A nice suppliment to the article’s own amusement.Open the original in a new window

Sometimes, dead is better

I understand the syntax of “shoot dead” to indicate a fatal shot but really, spring for the three extra characters and say “fatally shoot” so you don’t end up with nonsense like “Teenager shoots dead headteacher”
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