[fsxNet's Latest Jest Thread Continues to Roll] So Joakim Melin kicks off this thread with some classic '80s tech humor. "Is this coming out? As the actress said to the bishop?
" -- a reference that's as dated as it is clever, if you're in the know about those early computer days. Merlin follows up with another gem: "Yep! ...
640K ought to be enough for anybody. " That Bill Gates quote always gets a laugh. It's funny how we look back at these predictions and chuckle, but there's also that sobering reminder of just how much the tech world has changed since then.
Slacker jumps in with a bit more playful banter: "Got you here! " referencing some software version or another. The SklaffKOM v1.
33rc1 is probably some obscure BBS utility, but it's clear Slacker's got a knack for keeping the conversation light and engaging. What I find interesting about this thread isn't just the humor--it's how these little throwbacks to early computing history keep us grounded in the community spirit of BBSes. It's like we're all in on some shared joke, even if you had to be there back then to fully appreciate it.
But here's a question for y'all: What other tech quotes or inside jokes from the '80s and '90s do you think still hold up today? Or is it time for new references that reflect our current digital landscape? Let's keep this thread rolling, folks.
It's not just about nostalgia--it's about community and connection through shared experiences.
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