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$0f0|1-I thought this was funny when I
$0f0|1-wrote it, but I know I was wrong!
$ff0|2-Pen
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$ff3|1-V99.6a
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$0f0|1-By Daniel Thornton
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System requirements:
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1 hand or better
1 Piece paper
Human Brain V1.0+
Introduction
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Since the beginning of time, humans have been crying out for a way of
putting small marks, henceforth known as `words` on pieces of processed
wood-pulp known as `paper`. Since this project was started, it has
undergone various changes (see `history`, and I now believe that is
finally almost perfect.
Instructions for use
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To use the Pen, you must first boot up your brain (also referred to as
`being awake`). When the startup-sequence has finished, you must first
get a load of paper and place it on a flat surface. If you find that
your startup-sequence takes too long, you may find that using the
`Nescafé` Commodity speeds up your brain`s startup-sequence. Secondly,
pick up your Pen, and remove the special `Cap(tm)` (registered version
only). Place the point of the Pen onto the paper, and move the pen
around, gripping quite firmly, until coloured Marks(tm) appear. These
Marks(tm) may be any colour, but they are usually BLACK, BLUE, RED or in
some revisions, GREEN. When you have finished using your Pen, lift the
Pen from the Paper and replace the Cap(tm). You may wish to have a
backup-copy of your Pen. If so, these are available with the original
Pen for only £15 extra, and are known as `Presentation Sets`.
Shareware notice
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The Pen is shareware. As such, you may use the Pen up to a maximum of
20 times, before registering. The registration fee is only £0.21 and
for this you get the Cap(tm) which you place on the point of your Pen.
This Cap(tm) is a unique and useful Commodity for your Pen, as correct
usage can help prolong the life of your Pen. To register, send a cheque
for £0.21 (inc p&p) to one of the following addresses:
BIC PARKER
21 Budget Street 1-50 Flashgit Road
Peckham Park Lane
A12 345 R5O L3
History
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1st century BC | Pen V1.0 created. Very primitive - it is just a sharp
| point, which when pressed hard onto human skin,
| creates a flow of red ink, known as `Blood`.
A few hundred | The ink is now available in various colours, and is
years later AD | dependent on human blood. The Pen V75.2 consists of a
| feather which is dipped in ink, and leaves trails on
| paper. V75.2 has the sub-name `Quill`.
17th century AD | Ink is now stored in the Pen`s Barrel. Easy
| replacement. (V80.2r)
Around 1930`s | Mr Biro takes over Pen production. He believes that
| Pen should not leak on plane`s, and redesigns it,
| with a new type of ink. Pen V87.63a is released.
1940+ | Minor bug-fixes and cosmetic changes. V80.2r is still
| available.
Copyright warning
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Although Pen is shareware, it is protected by international copyright
law. The manufacturer`s of Pen will take legal action if Pen is copied
or sold illegaly.
Warning
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We are aware of a number of pirate versions of Pen V1.0 in circulation.
These are highly dangerous, as the points vary in size and sharpness.
The manufacturer of these ILLEGAL pirate copies calls them `Knives`.
Beware: These are highly dangerous.
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$00f|1-Another product of the mind of
$0f0|1-Daniel Thornton
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