Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 9th September 2008

Dilbert//7087, first published eighteen years ago on Tuesday 9th September 2008

Tags

fortune personally negotiating contract new era system several components software hardware engineering

Official transcript

The Boss says, "I saved a fortune by personally negotiating the contract for our new ERP system."

Dilbert says, "You bought outdated hardware and forgot several components that are required."

Dilbert says, "And I like software with my hardware, but that's just me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I SAVED A FORTUNE BY PERSONALLY NEGOTIATING THE CONTRACT FOR OUR NEW ERP SYSTEM.

YOU BOUGHT OUTDATED HARDWARE AND FORGOT SEVERAL COMPONENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED.

AND I LIKE SOFTWARE WITH MY HARDWARE, BUT THAT'S JUST ME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Outdated Hardware"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a meeting where a character, Dilbert, is negotiating a contract for a new ERP system. However, he reveals that he has purchased outdated hardware and forgotten several components that are required. The conversation highlights the character's lack of awareness about the necessary hardware and software requirements for the new system, leading to a humorous exchange.

Key Points:

• Dilbert is negotiating a contract for a new ERP system.
• He has purchased outdated hardware and forgotten required components.
• The conversation is humorous due to Dilbert's lack of awareness about the necessary hardware and software requirements.

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