This comes from Byte magazine. It was an April Fools joke some years ago

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DO YOU HAVE A RESTLESS URGE TO PROGRAM?

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Do you want the instant respect which comes from being able to use
technical terms THAT NO ONE UNDERSTANDS?

Do you want to strike fear and loathing into the hearts and minds (if
available) of DP managers EVERYWHERE?

If this is so, then let the Famous Programmers' School lead you into the
world of PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMMING!

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Q: What do top programmers earn?

A: Despite popular myths, some programmers actually DO earn a living they
love. Other, less fortunate programmers work in their spare time at home
while watching television. Either way, your potential earnings as a
computer programmer could reach into the millions (possibly even into the
BILLIONS!) of dollars. Of course, your success depends a lot upon your
abilities, luck, shoe size, the phase of the moon, etc.

Q: Is programming for YOU?

A: Programming is NOT for everyone. However, if you have a desire to learn,
we can help you get started. ALL you need is the Famous Programmers' Course
and enough money to keep those lessons coming month after month.

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******* Take Our FREE Aptitude Test! *******

To help you determine if YOU are qualified to be a programmer, take a
moment to try this simple test:

1) Write down the numbers from zero to nine, and the first six letters of
the alphabet. (Hint: 0123456789ABCDEF)
2) Whose picture is on the back of a twenty-dollar bill?
3) What is the state capital of Idaho?

If you read ALL three of the above questions without wondering why we asked
them, then you are imminently qualified for a future as a computer
programmer.

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They say that a GOOD programmer can write TWENTY LINES of effective program
code a day! With our unique training system, we'll show you how to write 20
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IN EXISTENCE, and even some that aren't! You'll learn why the ON/OFF switch
for the computer is so important, what the words 'FATAL ERROR' mean, and
even who should be blamed when YOU cause it!

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******* Student Successes *******

Many of our students have gone on to achieve great successes in ALL FIELDS
of computer programming! One of our former students was the one who
developed the concept of the personalized form letter.... Does the phrase,
"Dear Mr. [insert name], YOU may already be a winner!" sound familiar? It
should! It has already become a standard in the computing industry! Another
student writes, "After only FIVE lessons, I sold an article I wrote, titled
'My Most Unforgettable Program' to Corrosive Computing Magazine!"

Another Graduate Student writes, "I recently completed a
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Programmers' School! Only YOU could've made all this possible!"

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*******DON'T DELAY!*******

Send for our introductory brochure which explains in vague detail the
operation of the Famous Programmers' School, and you'll be eligible to win
a possible chance to enter a drawing, the winner of which can vie for a set
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Simply Fill out the form below and mail it to:

FAMOUS PROGRAMMERS' SCHOOL
Dept. APRFOL
P.O. Box 4634
Paulsborough, NH 03458-0463


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