This was a riot in 1990...

c wrote:
> I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> the last couple of sentences.
>
> Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
>
> If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> attempted by properly trained personnel.
> Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> underside of the mouse
> Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> handling can result in sudden discharge.
>
> Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> unhappy customer.
>
>

 

This was a riot in 1990...

c wrote:
> I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> the last couple of sentences.
>
> Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
>
> If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> attempted by properly trained personnel.
> Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> underside of the mouse
> Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> handling can result in sudden discharge.
>
> Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> unhappy customer.
>
>

 

This was a riot in 1990...

c wrote:
> I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> the last couple of sentences.
>
> Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
>
> If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> attempted by properly trained personnel.
> Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> underside of the mouse
> Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> handling can result in sudden discharge.
>
> Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> unhappy customer.
>
>

 

That reminds me there was no mouse on the IBM Personal Computers:
http://www.----------.com/KayPro.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jo wrote:
>
> This was a riot in 1990...

 

That reminds me there was no mouse on the IBM Personal Computers:
http://www.----------.com/KayPro.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jo wrote:
>
> This was a riot in 1990...

 

That reminds me there was no mouse on the IBM Personal Computers:
http://www.----------.com/KayPro.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jo wrote:
>
> This was a riot in 1990...

 

That reminds me there was no mouse on the IBM Personal Computers:
http://www.----------.com/KayPro.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jo wrote:
>
> This was a riot in 1990...

 

I'm not sure what it means, but the gelding procedure must hurt like hell
because my mouse has no ***** either, but it sure it red where the ball(s)
is/are supposed to be. ;-)

Chris

"serg" <sfonNOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2gf44iF24npeU1@uni-berlin.de...
> lol!! my mouse is gelded too...what does it mean to have a mouse with no
> *****?
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:mnsoc.7639$aB5.7297@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> > memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> > employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> > computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> > was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> > the last couple of sentences.
> >
> > Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
> >
> > If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> > need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> > FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> > procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> > attempted by properly trained personnel.
> > Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> > underside of the mouse
> > Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> > removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> > the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> > Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> > Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> > handling can result in sudden discharge.
> >
> > Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> > It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> > spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> > Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> > charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> > Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> > unhappy customer.
> >
> >
>
>

 

I'm not sure what it means, but the gelding procedure must hurt like hell
because my mouse has no ***** either, but it sure it red where the ball(s)
is/are supposed to be. ;-)

Chris

"serg" <sfonNOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2gf44iF24npeU1@uni-berlin.de...
> lol!! my mouse is gelded too...what does it mean to have a mouse with no
> *****?
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:mnsoc.7639$aB5.7297@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> > memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> > employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> > computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> > was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> > the last couple of sentences.
> >
> > Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
> >
> > If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> > need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> > FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> > procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> > attempted by properly trained personnel.
> > Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> > underside of the mouse
> > Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> > removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> > the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> > Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> > Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> > handling can result in sudden discharge.
> >
> > Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> > It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> > spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> > Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> > charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> > Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> > unhappy customer.
> >
> >
>
>

 

I'm not sure what it means, but the gelding procedure must hurt like hell
because my mouse has no ***** either, but it sure it red where the ball(s)
is/are supposed to be. ;-)

Chris

"serg" <sfonNOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2gf44iF24npeU1@uni-berlin.de...
> lol!! my mouse is gelded too...what does it mean to have a mouse with no
> *****?
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:mnsoc.7639$aB5.7297@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> > memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its
> > employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
> > computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
> > was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
> > the last couple of sentences.
> >
> > Re: Replacement of Mouse *****.
> >
> > If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may
> > need a ball replacement. Mouse ***** are now available as
> > FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this
> > procedure, replacement of mouse ***** should only be
> > attempted by properly trained personnel.
> > Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse ***** by examining the
> > underside of the mouse
> > Domestic ***** will be larger and harder than foreign *****. Ball
> > removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> > the mouse. Foreign ***** can be replaced using the pop off method.
> > Domestic ***** are replaced by using the twist off method.
> > Mouse ***** are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive
> > handling can result in sudden discharge.
> >
> > Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.
> > It is recommended that each person have a pair of
> > spare ***** for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> > Any customer missing his ***** should contact the local personnel in
> > charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> > Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working ***** is an
> > unhappy customer.
> >
> >
>
>