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If so, what are the conditions on republishing it? If possible, I'd like to include it in a wiki under a Creative Commons attribution share-alike license.

(Yes, I've followed the obvious leads).
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #1 on: 22 Jun 2010, 20:58 »

And the first rule in the AnthroPC handbook is...

that there is no AnthroPC handbook. 
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #2 on: 22 Jun 2010, 23:43 »

The second rule of the AnthroPC Handbook is Pintsize is god.
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #3 on: 15 Aug 2010, 16:20 »

Rule 3: God may or may not reveal himself as Wanglord
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #4 on: 16 Aug 2010, 07:44 »

Rule 34: There will be Pintsize.
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #5 on: 18 Aug 2010, 00:02 »

This is all that's left of it (Courtesy of the Internet Archive):
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From AnthroPC Handbook

Introduction

Thank you and congratulations on buying your new AnthroPC! We hope you have endless fun with your Metal Mate who is Fun to be With! (apologies to the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation).

So what can you expect from your AnthroPC?

•   For starters, no other computer system in the world can claim so much powerful technology in such a small case, and our unique "AnthrOS" operating system means that each and every AnthroPC is a unique, charming individual, with his or her very own personality! And the good news is that, with the latest version of AnthrOS IV now hitting the market, with its advanced "Right&Wrong" recognition feature, our AnthroPCs are now safer than ever around children!
•   Each PC will be your very own companion, granting an unprecedented level of interactivity and customization - had a hard day at the office? Drop onto the couch and smile as your PC sympathizes and plays the perfect music that YOU like to suit your mood. Grin as it does your shopping for you, knowing exactly what you have in the fridge and what you need. - - All these features and more await! Simply read through this useful handbook for tips on how to set up and maintain your new best friend and you're on your way to a beautiful friendship.

Contents

•   Setup - Setting up your AnthroPC
   o   Personality Setup - Information about your AnthroPCs personality
•   Hardware - A list of Hardware standard to AnthroPCs
   o   Cleaning Your AnthroPC - A guide to cleaning your AnthroPC
•   AnthrOS - Your AnthroPC runs the AnthrOS operating system
•   AnthroPC Relationships - How your AnthroPC interacts with humans and other AnthroPCs
•   Malicious Software - The AnthroPC's defenses. What you can do to help.
•   Accessories - Outfitting and customising your AnthroPC
•   Downloads - A list of free software that you can download to have fun with your AnthroPC
•   Famous AnthroPCs - A short list of some famous AnthroPCs
•   Disclaimer - All that legal jibber-jabber!

External Links

Questionable Content - The home of AnthroPC Pintsize
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) - This movie contains information on the worlds most highly advanced AnthroPC, Marvin, who has been fitted with the latest GPP (Genuine People Personality) and a brain the size of a planet.

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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #6 on: 18 Aug 2010, 00:58 »

Good archaeology there. I thought I'd checked the Wayback Machine.

Anyone have contact information for sionide? I've tried the domain contacts for the website to no avail.
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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the AnthroPC Handbook?
« Reply #7 on: 18 Aug 2010, 02:40 »

It appears that once he graduated, he gave up on the website. And that was two years ago. :(
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