Various Computer Jokes --- The primary purpose of the DATA statement is to give names to constants;
instead of referring to pi as 3.141592653589793 at every appearance, the variable PI can be
given that value with a DATA statement and used instead of the longer form
of the constant. This also simplifies modifying the program, should the value of pi change.
-- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers What is the difference between a used-car salesman and a computer salesman?
The used-car salesman knows when he's lying to you! A master was explaining the nature of Tao to one of his novices. "The Tao is
embodied in all software--regardless of how insignificant," said the master.
"Is Tao in a hand-held calculator?" asked the novice.
"It is," came the reply.
"Is the Tao in a video game?" continued the novice.
"It is even in a video game," said the master.
"And is the Tao in the DOS for a personal computer?"
The master coughed and shifted his position slightly. "The lesson is over for today," he said.