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No, not so much “more help”

Don — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:39:10 +0000

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 repeating the same thing, but louder, to the person who doesn’t speak your language is available by typing” perhaps.

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

Don — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:19:20 +0000

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

Unfortunate justapositions

Don — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:13:00 +0000

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

Don — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:57:00 +0000

Ah, keyword ads are always good for a bit of dark humor. A nice suppliment to the article’s own amusement.
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Sometimes, dead is better

Don — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:56:32 +0000

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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