New Corporate Policy on Y2K

The MIS department has defined a lower cost alternative for PC conversions that also addresses the Y2K (Year 2000) issue. The goal is to remove all computers from the desktop by December 1999. Instead, everyone will be provided with an Etch-A-Sketch. There are many sound reasons for doing this. Among them, the units are guaranteed to be Y2K compatible and to have no technical glitches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the Etch-A-Sketch Help Desk:

Q. How do I turn my Etch-A-Sketch off at night?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: What is the shortcut for Undo?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I create a New Document window?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I set the background and foreground screen colors to the same color?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: What is the proper procedure for rebooting or my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I delete a document on my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I save my Etch-A-Sketch document?
A: Don't shake it.

May 1999

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