Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 3rd July 1999

Dilbert//3731, first published 27 years ago on Saturday 3rd July 1999

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dogberts tech support upgrade software old software back up data delete it yourself

Official transcript

Caption: "Dogbert's tech support"

Dogbert talks on the phone at a computer. Dogbert says, "If you upgrade your software, all of your data will be lost."

Dogbert says, "But if you don't upgrade, the old software will corrupt your data one bit at a time."

Dogbert says, "And if you try to back up your data, our software will hunt you down and bit-slap you until you delete it yourself."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S TECH SUPPORT IF YOU UPGRADE YOUR SOFTWARE, ALL OF YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST.

BUT IF YOU DON'T UPGRADE, THE OLD SOFTWARE WILL CORRUPT YOUR DATA ONE BIT AT A TIME.

AND IF YOU TRY TO BACK UP YOUR DATA, OUR SOFTWARE WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND BIT-SLAP YOU UNTIL YOU DELETE IT YOURSELF!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Risks of Upgrading Software"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1999, humorously highlights the potential risks associated with upgrading software. The conversation between Dogbert and a computer user illustrates the consequences of upgrading software, including data loss and corruption.

Key Points:

• Upgrading Software: Dogbert advises against upgrading software, warning that all data will be lost if the user proceeds.
• Data Loss: The user ignores Dogbert's warning and upgrades the software, resulting in the loss of all data.
• Corruption: The user attempts to recover the data by downgrading the software, but it becomes corrupted one bit at a time.
• Data Destruction: The user tries to delete the corrupted data, but it ultimately destroys itself, leading to a loss of all data.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the potential risks and consequences of upgrading software. It highlights the importance of being cautious when making changes to software and the potential consequences of ignoring warnings or not following proper procedures. The strip also pokes fun at the idea that technology can sometimes be unpredictable and prone to errors. Overall, the comic strip provides a lighthearted and relatable commentary on the challenges and risks associated with working with technology.

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