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Re: !! Warning to all PC users !!

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From: Jason Haines
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:00
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In article <357E992C.AE92AD9D@iwk0.attnet.or.jp>, "Jerry L. Betts"
<jerry@iwk0.attnet.or.jp> wrote:

> Why not just get the latest bios update?
> 
> Andreas Cepin wrote:
> 
> > Year 2000 <gradnet@toulon.pacwan.net> wrote:
> >
> > > !! Warning to all PC users !!
> > >
> > > Fact : Most of todays PC's will die on Dec 31st 1999 !
> > >
> > > Did you know 99.99% of all PC's need a Millennium Program or Hardware
> > > Fix ?
> > >
> > > Would it help you to have a FREE hardware check up ?
> > >
> > > Go to: http://www.links-to.com/2000/2000.html
> > >
> > > Apply for FREE test on the Order Form
> > >
> > > You can check if you have a problem with NOTHING TO PAY !!
> >
> > GET A MACINTOSH!

The Macintosh has had software from DAY ONE that supported proper dates.

With a PC, every piece of software needs to be vetted from Y2K compliance...

Macintosh is to Wintel like Prime Beef is to hamburger... :)

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From: matreya@tig.com.au (Jason Haines)
Subject: Re: !! Warning to all PC users !!
Date: 1998/06/11
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