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How to write release notes

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Davin Granroth

I confess, I’m a release notes reader, and I’ve read some overwrought release notes lately. When you use them like an installation guide, a features list, or a list of software conflicts, you’ve got it wrong. The purpose of release … Continue reading →

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Thanks MS. But I don’t want to disconnect from the Internet.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Davin Granroth

That’s just a bizarre instruction. “You can now disconnect from the Internet.” I almost blew it too by clicking the “Cancel” button because (1) I thought it was all done and it was the only button shaped thing available, (2) … Continue reading →

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Stay up-to-date through our…what?

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Davin Granroth

Okay, so…when I first glanced at this text, I did a triple-take because I thought it read, “The best way to stay updated with the Design Encyclopedia is through our ass… It’s actually “RSS,” not some kinky techie-mojo. Just thought … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, your bank account has been deleted!

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Davin Granroth

I actually got this feedback from a website a couple days ago. It struck me as a funny confirmation.

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Techie error text

Posted on March 15, 2006 by Davin Granroth

As I logged in to a local coffee shop wireless network, I got this message. I took a snapshot because I thought the error text was telling. Clearly, a programmer wrote it. Else you can always goto following url to … Continue reading →

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