Micro$oft compra U.S.A. e o Canada´ que se cuide...
Rui Alves Pinto
Algures no ciberespac,o encontrei este Press-Release da Micro$oft...
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Microsoft Addresses Justice Department Accusations
REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 21, 1997 -- In direct response to accusations made
by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that
it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of
America for an undisclosed sum.
"It's actually a logical extension of our planned growth", said
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, "It really is going to be a positive
arrangement for everyone".
Microsoft representatives held a briefing in the oval office of the
White House with U.S. President Bill Clinton, and assured members of the
press that changes will be "minimal". The United States will be managed
as a wholly owned division of Microsoft. An initial public offering is
planned for July of next year, and the federal government is expected to
be profitable by "Q4 1999 at latest", according to Microsoft president
Steve Ballmer.
In a related announcement, Bill Clinton stated that he had "willingly
and enthusiastically" accepted a position as a vice president with
Microsoft, and will continue to manage the United States government,
reporting directly to Bill Gates. When asked how it felt to give up the
mantle of executive authority to Gates, Clinton smiled and referred to
it as "a relief". He went on to say that Gates has a "proven track
record", and that U.S. citizens should offer Gates their "full support
and confidence". Clinton will reportedly be earning several times the
$200,000 annually he has earned as U.S. president, in his new role at
Microsoft. Gates dismissed a suggestion that the U.S. Capitol be moved
to Redmond as "silly", though did say that he would make executive
decisions for the U.S. government from his existing office at Microsoft
headquarters. Gates went on to say that the House and Senate would "of
course" be abolished. "Microsoft isn't a democracy", he observed, "and
look how well we're doing". When asked if the rumored attendant
acquisition of Canada was proceeding, Gates said, "We don't deny that
discussions are taking place". Microsoft representatives closed the
conference by stating that United States citizens will be able to expect
lower taxes, increases in government services and discounts on all
Microsoft products.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers, and democratic government. The company
offers a wide range of products and services for public, business and
personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and
more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of
personal computing and free society every day.
About the United States
Founded in 1789, the United States of America is the most successful
nation in the history of the world, and has been a beacon of democracy
and opportunity for over 200 years. Headquartered in Washington, D.C.,
the United States is a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
"The United States of America" and "Microsoft" are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
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Sendo Portugal um regime democra´tico, conseguira escapar `as re´deas do
Sr. Porto~es (Gates)?
Mantenha-se atento...
Um preocupado cidada~o,
_______________________ Rui Alves Pinto _________________________
rui.a...@mail.telepac.pt http://www.nca.pt/individual/rp
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Bruno Miguel
On Sat, 25 Oct 1997 11:07:53 +0000, rui.a...@mail.telepac.pt (Rui
Alves Pinto) wrote:
ehehehe pois....