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Colin
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20-07-2007, 11:20 PM

Remember to think before you write something.

I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was supposedly a real memo sent out by 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.

"If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units).

Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, a replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse.

Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse.

Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist off method.

Mouse balls 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 balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel in charge of removing and replacing these
necessary items.

Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls is an unhappy customer and owns a BMW.
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20-07-2007, 11:23 PM


That's made me laugh!
Brilliant
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21-07-2007, 12:52 AM
And these are ment to be intelligent folk...the mind boggles,,,,, made me giggle though, just the kind of thing a boffin would write with a straight face,
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21-07-2007, 01:22 AM
So, summing up, youve got to have the BALLS for the job.
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21-07-2007, 01:15 PM
he he he he he!!!!!!!!

i love that!
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21-07-2007, 01:17 PM
Blimey that is years old, went around the office when I worked in Essex, v v funny! We called it the mouse balls memo!
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