[Glastonbury] Dear Mabel

[tim hall]

Last Saturday 04 December 2004 10:04, Sean Miller was like:
> Dear Mabel,
>
> Last Wednesday I spent a night out on the town, and somehow ended up
> with a new Linux distribution (as you do)... problem is, I didn't
> realise at the time (my login was clearly spiked) but it was based on
> the dastardly Debian operating system; the one that scientists all over
> the world are trying to find a cure for.... you know?

Yes, well this happened to me a couple of years ago and I'm pleased to say 
we're still happily married. You may want to visit your local GNU clinic for 
a check up, but frankly the chances of a virus infection are low. As far as 
we know there is no 'cure' as such, but some people claim they have managed 
to wean themselves off Debian by 'rolling their own'. It may just prove 
easier to come to terms with what you have done and come clean with your 
previous OS. There is no reason why you should not be able to stay friends.

> Anyway, Mabel, I am most confused at present because it seems to be
> working. Not only that, but it also appears to have given me wireless
> internet access... and it's installing packages for me automatically
> that I could never get to work with my previous partner...

That seems totally apt under the circumstances. If you are finding fulfilment 
with deb I am truly happy for you. :-)

> Please help -- am I going mad, or have I finally been converted to Debian?

The journey towards enlightenment can often seem like madness to ordinary 
mortals. You may still have many obstacles to overcome, but be reassured that 
there are many others in similar circumstances. By sharing our experiences we 
can come to terms with what may seem to others to be ... miraculous events!

Wishing you all the best upon your journey

--Mabel