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It is the thought that matters.

August 7, 2007 sankarshan

For all those who wished me “Happy Birthday” (and yes I did receive a few messages on mail, IRC and SMS) – thanks a lot. It was a real treat to read your wishes albeit a trifle early. But as they say it is the thought that matters.

ps: next time do ignore the stuff OldMonk puts up as topic on #linux-india

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