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From: Steve Sampson <ssampson@icon.net>
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered,comp.lang.c,comp.lang.c++,comp.lang.c-cat,comp.object,comp.lang.eiffel,alt.syntax.tactical,comp.lang.misc,comp.unix.bsd.386bsd.misc
Subject: Re: (JOB) C+@ Programmer wanted - BIG BUCKS ***
Date: 3 Aug 1995 19:58:24 GMT
Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc.
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Someone claiming to be Terry McLean wrote:
> IOStream.com, one of the leading companies producing quality custom
> software, has launched its new ambitious project. It is a part of our
> effort to reengineer old legacy software that was written in C++.

Leading companies don't re-invent the wheel.

> After careful review of existing programming languages and methodologies
> the Board Of Directors made a decision to do all out development
> in C+@,

Probably because the board of directors don't own stock.

> We are looking for capable and experienced C+@ programmers, who can
> participate and lead a ground up reengineering effort.

C+@ is a trademark of Laughlin Plumbing of Boston.  It's used in
removing scum buildup in Iron pipe.

> We offer salary in $70-80k/year, commensurate with experience, 401(k)
> plan and stock options. Excellent work environment. IOStream.com is an
> equal opportinity employer and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The job only lasts 3 weeks :-)