for you bible scholars...

[viperdog]

From the Microsoft windows website (windows family)...quote.


See why more than 144,000 people have ordered preview editions of Windows XP, and what you can do to get ready

end quote.


Wasn't 144,000 supposed to be the number that wouldn't taste death before the rapture. Now I'm only moderately up on my bible but that seems a bit strange. Well I guess they are having a devil of a good time carrying all that money to the bank..


Don protective suit and perparing to be flamed (maybe?)..

[dnar]

True, Revelation 7:4 "Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all tribes of Israel". 12,000 from 12 tribes to be exact. Well, if this is a sign, we can expect hail and fire next...



Time to backup your systems people! :eek:

[viperdog]

-from a search page on the microsoft site..

94% Hailstorm Virtual Pressroom

http:// www.microsoft.com / PressPass / events / hailstorm / material.asp

Summary: Press Material 3/19/01 -- "Microsoft's Bill Gates Previews New 'HailStorm' Technologies to Usher In New Era



OK now I'm scared, better stock up the cellar...