Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th January 2005

Dilbert//5754, first published 21 years ago on Saturday 15th January 2005

Tags

slow computer uogarde cost benefit analysis vice president approval

Official transcript

"My computer is too slow. I need to upgrade it."

"I need a cost benefit analysis including the cost of all alternatives, and vice president approval."

"It was easier to get a second job and pay for the upgrade myself."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY COMPUTER IS TOO SLOW. I NEED TO UPGRADE IT.

I NEED A COST- BENEFIT ANALYSIS INCLUDING THE COST OF ALL ALTERNATIVES, AND VICE PRESIDENT APPROVAL.

IT WAS EASIER TO GET A SECOND JOB AND PAY FOR THE UPGRADE MYSELF.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Cost of Upgrades"

Summary:

This comic strip revolves around a conversation between an employee and their boss, highlighting the challenges of dealing with outdated technology.

• The employee's computer is too slow, prompting them to request an upgrade.
• The boss suggests a cost-benefit analysis, including the cost of all alternatives and vice president approval.
• The employee finds it easier to get a second job and pay for the upgrade themselves.
• The comic strip humorously portrays the frustration of working with outdated technology and the bureaucratic hurdles that come with requesting upgrades.

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