Re: [NTLK] [OT - somewhat] Fun w/ telemarketers

From: Andre Baron (abaron_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Oct 10 2001 - 18:04:27 EDT


That is great! Hmm to think what fun I could have, I have a Win 98 Box,
Next box, couple of macs and a newton, all in my room right now.... To bad
I'll have to get rid of some of it when I move overseas,

Andre

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[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Filmer, Paul E.
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 1:12 PM
To: 'newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net'
Subject: [NTLK] [OT - somewhat] Fun w/ telemarketers

Brrring --- brrring.

"Hello"

-- Good evening Mr. Filmer, I'm calling from Verizon, may I ask if you have
a home computer?

"I do"

-- Then I would like to offer you one month free internet DSL service. The
modem and software are free, and so this is a no-risk offer. Would you be
interested in signing up?

"Heh - heh. Sure. Tell me more"

-- Well, does your computer use Windows 95, 97, 98, 2000 or xe?

"No"

-- Ah - you are a Macintosh user.

"No"

-- ... umm. umm. What kind of computer do you use?

"Newton"

-- ... oh. umm. Is that new? I've never heard of it.

"No"

-- ... uhh. Say, do you have any other computers at home?

"Sure"

-- Ah! Are they Windows or Mac?

"No"

-- ... <frustration> Well what do they use?

"NeXT -- a kind of Unix"

-- ... oh, I'm sorry, we don't have any software for umm ...nextsticks.

"Oh dear, that's a pity. I was really interested in your service. Good
bye."

Click.

...howls of laughter.

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