They usually have an intern ready, with his hand hovering over the big red "sell everything" button, waiting for just such an occurrence.
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[a true story]
Wasn't that a Doctor Who story? Way back when the Doctor resembled Jon Pertwee?
Maybe it's because he was the first Doctor I saw, but I still think he was the best
And so a new generation discovers the universal truth.
The colors clash with my decor.
The AOL Instant Messenger software infringes by displaying information including, e.g., email
The NextStep system on my desk has been doing this since at least 1991, which is before Interval Research was even founded. The Mail app icon changes whenever there's new mail available, in "an unobtrusive manner that does not distract the user from his primary interaction".
Oh, wait, I've got it configured so that it also plays a barking dog sound when the mail arrives - not quite unobtrusive.
I bet that's probably patented as well...
and don't call me Shirley...
Give 'em time, they'll come around.
Followed the link, and what pops up?
Classic.
My car doesn't require me to create a new key every 30 days.
It's also the only way to figure out where to drop the magazine.
Because they're not in my Congressional district?
First heard this one way back when Sun flirted with OpenStep:
"All the Wood Behind One Arrow"
The moon is made of green cheese. -- John Heywood