Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 10th November 1995

Dilbert//2400, first published 31 years ago on Friday 10th November 1995

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beta prodcut fix problems logically impossible schedule manager not engineer

Official transcript

The Boss and Dilbert sit at a conference table. The Boss asks, "How long will it take to fix any problems we find in our beta product?"

Dilbert answers, "It is logically impossible to schedule for the unknown."

The Boss says, "Try to think as a manager, not as an engineer."

Dilbert says, "In that case, we'll fix the problems before we find them."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW LONG WILLIT TAKE TO FIX ANY PROBLEMS WE FIND IN OUR BETA PRODUCT?

IT IS LOGICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SCHEDULE FOR THE UNKNOWN.

TRY TO THINK AS A MANAGER, NOT AS AN ENGINEER.

IN THAT CASE, WE'LL FIX THE PROBLEMS BEFORE WE FIND THEM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Beta Product Problem"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1995, features a conversation between a manager and an engineer about fixing problems in a beta product. The manager's response highlights the challenges of scheduling and prioritizing tasks, while the engineer's comment emphasizes the importance of thinking creatively to find solutions before the problems arise. The comic strip humorously illustrates the common dilemma faced by many companies: how to effectively manage and resolve issues in their products.

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