Network World - June 3, 1996, volume 13, number 23
ABEND (n)
1: abnormal end to a computer process
2: the on-line fountain of 'Net wit and high-tech humor found on Network World Fusion (www.nwfusion.com).

Top 10 Internet service providers excuses for server problems.

10. Everythings's always about you, isn't it?

09. Cruel hand of fate.

08. Bloody glove planted in RAID by racist police department.

07. PETA fanatics raided office, freed ants from farm.

06. Gilligan.

05. Obscure CDA clause mandates strict server curfew.

04. Those damned poltergeists.

03. Drunken sysadmin left oil cap off engine.

02. Ancient curse.

01. Sunspots.

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