Is Bud working at Apple?

Mac OS X Hints - Watch QuickTime movies in the Terminal

Good buddy of mine, Bud, is always looking for the latest terminal gadget. He has this dislike to windows of any sort and like the glow of a good green CRT. So Bud if you are reading this, now is the time to buy a Mac...

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