Re:FAP80, a retro computer without the retro baggage
by jdcarter on Thursday January 19, 2017 @06:27PM
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Some models of LaserWriter also had an undocumented PostScript command which would print a La Costeña order form for you to fax in. I always appreciate super-obscure Easter Eggs like that.
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Re:FAP80, a retro computer without the retro baggage
by DashRattlesnake on Thursday January 19, 2017 @08:42PM
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That Easter egg is apparently so obscure that your comment is the only thing about it on Google:
https://www.google.com/#q=%22La+Costena%22+laserwriter
Care to share any more details?
Re:FAP80, a retro computer without the retro baggage
by jdcarter on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @02:41PM
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Sorry I'm late seeing your comment, but I'll tell you what I know for posterity. I heard the story third-hand: a prior manager of mine, Mark "The Red" Harlan (of Clarus the dogcow fame), used to be a DTS manager at Apple back in the late 80's/early 90's. He also hosted a MC'd at WWDC each year called "Stump the Experts," where the audience got to challenge a panel of Apple engineers with the most obscure questions possible. One audience member asked about this PostScript command, and one of the engineers admitted to the fax-in burrito order form. Sorry I don't remember the engineer's name or which WWDC year, but I'll ping Mark.