Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 6th February 1994

Dilbert//1758, first published 32 years ago on Sunday 6th February 1994

Tags

broken fax copier electronic mail incompatible software lan rewired no toner technology

Official transcript

"I tried to fax it but our fax machine is broken."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I TRIED TO FAX IT BUT OUR FAX MACHINE IS BROKEN.

I WOULD SEND IT BY MODEM BUT MY COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH MY NEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE.

NO... OUR ELECTRONIC MAIL SYSTEMS ARE INCOMPATIBLE.

MAIL IT ?

I'VE ONLY GOT ONE COPY AND OUR COPIER IS OUT OF TONER.

WELL, NORMALLY I COULD PRINT ANOTHER ONE BUT OUR LAN IS BEING REWIRED.

I COULD JUST READ IT TO YOU.

I DESCRIBE HOW TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES OUR LIVES BY...

YEAH, I'LL HOLD HELLO?

DANG.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Incompatible Systems"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's struggles with technology, specifically his fax machine, copier, and email system. The narrative unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert attempts to fax a document but discovers that his fax machine is broken.
• He decides to send the document via modem but learns that his communication software is incompatible with his new system software upgrade.
• Dilbert contacts the company responsible for the upgrade, only to be informed that their electronic mail systems are also incompatible.
• In frustration, Dilbert suggests mailing the document, but the company responds by asking him to "mail it."
• Dilbert is perplexed by the response and decides to read the document to the company instead.
• The company's response is to describe how technology improves their lives, leaving Dilbert confused and frustrated.

Key Themes:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges and frustrations that can arise when dealing with incompatible technology systems.
• It also touches on the theme of communication breakdowns and the importance of clear and effective communication in resolving technical issues.

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