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 Message 8025 
 mark lewis to Ward Dossche 
 Funny tech support story 
 14 Jan 22 06:08:14 
 
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 On 2022 Jan 14 05:46:52, you wrote to Andrey Mundirov:

 AM>> I'm surprised this problem existed in English-speaking countries, where
 AM>> everyone knows meaning of word "any".

 WD> Actually, the story of the "any" key is a hoax

this is incorrect... i remember quite well the first few times i answered a
call from a client/user and had to stiffle my laughter and regain control my
myself before answering their question... i've dealt with it since at least
the mid to late 70's with the TRS-80 Model 1 systems when folks would load
programs off cassette tapes, type RUN and be met with a welcome message that
ended with "Hit any key to continue."

 WD> which eventually started to lead its own life...

this is true...

)\/(ark

"The soul of a small kitten in the body of a mighty dragon. Look on my
majesty, ye mighty, and despair! Or bring me catnip. Your choice. Oooh, a
shiny thing!"
... Ever wonder why the SAME PEOPLE make up ALL the conspiracy theories?
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