Boycott Novell Turns 2

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2008-11-13 10:12:49 UTC
Modified: 2008-11-13 10:12:49 UTC

No cake?

REGULAR HECKLERS who argue that this site is run by "a bunch of 2-year-olds" might not be far off. Well, in a certain sense, there's substance to claims about the age of the site, but not its contributors. This site began two years ago.

Shane and I have composed over 4,500 posts and on we move. ⬆

Cupcakes

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mpz

2008-11-13 11:05:31

2 years already, wow. Congrats.

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be running out of content any time soon ...
Bernard Yellowstone

2008-11-13 11:46:33

haha, that's right, Roy will always be able to dream up something to write about.
trmanco

2008-11-13 16:31:24

Congrats :-)
Roy Schestowitz

2008-11-13 19:03:10

Thanks.

I never run out of material. The problem is finding the time to write about as much as possible.
Ed Landaveri

2008-11-14 04:59:22

Happy Birthday!.....and many, many,....many more!

The free wold needs you guys. Please don't ever give up! Down with Judas Novell! Down criminal monopolies!

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