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According to Scandinavian tradition, the earliest record of the Gnome Ptooey,corresponds clearly with the introduction of early computers.

Legend has it that when the terminal is locked up, the jolly Nordic Gnome came in the night, spat twice, rubbed them together and set to work. By sun up, all was well.

Today in Scandinavia, you'll find the beloved Gnome Ptooey perched atop nearly every computer protecting it from most malfunctions, viruses and lost files.

He's also guarding my chips...