Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 17th January 2014
Dilbert//9043, first published twelve years ago on Friday 17th January 2014
Tags
managers & supervisors vendor software patch installed add value tested business
Official transcript
Boss: Ask the vendor if they have a software patch to fix our problem. Dilbert: I already asked for the patch, installed it, and thoroughly tested in in production. Boss: I think I'll go add value someplace else. Dilbert: That's a good place to do it.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
ASK THE VENDOR IF THEY HAVE A SOFTWARE PATCH TO FIX OUR PROBLEM.
I ALREADY ASKED FOR THE PATCH, INSTALLED IT, AND THOROUGHLY TESTED IT IN PRODUCTION.
I THINK I'LL GO ADD VALUE SOMEPLACE ELSE.
THAT'S A GOOD PLACE TO DO IT.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Software Patch Solution"
Summary:
The comic strip revolves around a software patch that is intended to resolve an issue. The conversation unfolds as follows:
- A vendor is asked to fix the problem.
- The vendor responds by stating that they have already requested a patch, installed it, and thoroughly tested it in production.
- The vendor suggests adding value elsewhere, implying that the current solution is sufficient.
- The vendor concludes by expressing satisfaction with the current state of affairs.
Key Takeaways:
- The comic strip highlights the vendor's approach to resolving the issue, which involves requesting a patch, installing it, and testing it in production.
- The vendor's suggestion to add value elsewhere indicates a sense of satisfaction with the current solution.
- The comic strip pokes fun at the vendor's response, implying that they may not be fully invested in finding a more comprehensive solution to the problem.
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