Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 25th January 2003

Dilbert//5033, first published 23 years ago on Saturday 25th January 2003

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decompose digits million dollars planned obsolescene upgarde upgrade now version newest software

Official transcript

Dilbert is meeting with a salesman. The salesman says, "For only a million dollars, you can upgrade to our newest software version."

The salesman continues, "Or you can slowly decompose in the miasma of our planned obsolescence."

Dilbert says, "We can't afford to upgrade now."

The salesman holds up a device and replies, "Say goodbye to the digits three and nine."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

FOR ONLY A MILLION DOLLARS, YOU CAN UPGRADE TO OUR NEWEST SOFTWARE VERSION.

OR YOU CAN SLOWLY DECOMPOSE IN THE MIASMA OF OUR PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE.

WE CAN'T AFFORD TO UPGRADE NOW.

SAY GOODBYE TO THE DIGITS THREE AND NINE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A Painful Upgrade"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two characters, one of whom is a software developer. The developer is approached by a representative of a company that wants to upgrade their software for a substantial sum of money. However, the developer is hesitant due to the complexity and potential obsolescence of the planned obsolescence.

Key Points:

• The representative offers a significant amount of money for the upgrade.
• The developer is concerned about the potential for the software to become outdated quickly.
• The developer suggests that the company should consider upgrading to a more modern and efficient system.
• The representative is unwilling to consider alternative options and insists on the original plan.
• The developer is left frustrated and disappointed by the representative's refusal to listen to his concerns.

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the challenges of implementing new technology and the importance of considering the long-term implications of such changes. It also touches on the theme of planned obsolescence and the potential consequences of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term sustainability.

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