The phrase itself holds a unique place in tech history. On , the world's first SMS text message was sent by British engineer Neil Papworth .
: After encryption, it displays a pop-up window or a text file (often titled MERRY_I_LOVE_YOU_BRUCE.HTA ) demanding a ransom for the decryption key. Download File Merry Christmas! Code.txt
: He typed "Merry Christmas" on a computer and sent it to Richard Jarvis, a Vodafone director. The phrase itself holds a unique place in tech history