fwd,fyfun, from a leader of the Colorado Linux Users & Enthusiasts forum...a little humor-rumor here.
Art ----- Forwarded message from Lynn Danielson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- Subject: Fwd: [humorix] Indian Legends Predicted Linux Revolution >From: James Baughn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [humorix] Indian Legends Predicted Linux Revolution > Indian Legends Predicted Linux Revolution NAVAJO NATION, NM -- A Native Amercian archeological convention held in northern New Mexico last week turned up some startling revelations. Evidence unearthed from ancient Indians seems to indicate that they predicted events in the modern computer industry. One archeologist explains, "Rock paintings, oral legends, and word meanings seem to foretell, in part, recent events." Rock paintings found near the Four Corners region depict scenes reminescent of today. "One painting shows a man with disheveled hair clutching huge wads of green paper. The man is surrounded by hoards of sad people handing over green sheafs of paper and staring into rectangular blue things. Another nearby rock painting shows a different scene. In it a huge animal -- what appears to be a penguin - -- is charging after the man with disheveled hair and green papers," one archeologist explained in a speech. Ancient Indian words are also suggestive. In the keynote address, a prominent archeologist said, "The ancient word 'whindowez' means 'white faced man staring into blue'. 'Mikroshopf' refers to a 'powerful enemy who sweeps from the North and conquers many'. Finally, 'Lennuhks' means 'great liberator'. I'd be willing to bet money that the Ancient Ones knew what was to come in regards to Microsoft, Linux, and the Open Source Revolution." One oral legend passed down through the generations matches current events almost perfectly. In it, a powerful enemy sweeps in and conquers all tribes. The enemy has unbeatable weapons. The conquered tribes slowly become assimilated into the enemy's kingdom. One wise man, however, develops a weapon that is invincible to the enemy. The wise man openly shares the secret of the weapon's construction to his fellow tribesman. They are able to destroy the enemy, which can't figure out how to produce the new weapon." The general consensus at the convention was that all known evidence points to an understanding of events to come thousands of years later. "We're not sure how the Ancient Ones knew about computers. We do know, however, that they were exactly right. Microsoft, the 'powerful enemy' from the legend, is failing because it can't complete its new weapon, Windows NT 5.0. Everyone else, already has a weapon, Linux, and they are kicking Microsoft's butt with it!" - --- James S. Baughn http://i-want-a-website.com/about-linux ____________________________________________________________ ===================END FORWARDED MESSAGE=================== ----- End forwarded message -----
