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Rob Beard wrote: > LOL. > > Well they've already got Windows for War Ships. God knows how we all > haven't been blown to kingdom come by a rogue IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL I > don't know. > > Rob MS: Hello Microsoft Technical Support Admiral: Yes, hello.. my flagship sank when I engaged the CIWS[1] MS: What were you doing at the time? Admiral: Trying to shoot down an Exocet MS: Did you reboot and try again? Admiral: Erm. The ship is in 600 feet of water. MS: So...Did you reboot and try again? Admiral: Uhh.. NO. MS: Is this the first time this has happened? Admiral: No the ship sinks quite often.. what do YOU think? MS: I must remind you sir this call is being recorded. Admiral: *expletives* MS: What exactly happened sir? Admiral: Several incoming missiles appeared on radar and approached to close range. I ordered the CIWS energis... MS: Why did you do that? Admiral: Erm. To shoot the missiles down? MS: What order did you turn the systems on? Admiral: Huh? MS: If you turn the targetting system on after powering the turret servos the unit will not operate.. it's on page 79 of your user manual... Admiral: *expletive!!* MS: Sir I must advise you if you swear again I will terminate this call Admiral: *grumble* MS: Now then sir, did you turn to port prior to executing the energising of CIWS? Admiral: !?!?!? No.. why should I? MS: I'm sorry sir that's not on my list.. I'll have to arrange a callback for you..... Admiral: *%^$£&@#'~ your callback MS: I have warned you sir I am now terminating this call. heh... Julian [1] Close In Weapons Systems - last I read they were controlled by a customised Win2K.. aka Windows for Warships -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html