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# The 'blem wit' error messages

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## Summary

The post discusses various system error messages, including examples from the past and the author's personal favorite. It highlights the terseness of error messages in the past due to expensive memory. 'Blem wit' is mentioned as a common error message that appeared frequently but was not a virus.

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