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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 16th August 2016

Dilbert//9985, first published ten years ago on Tuesday 16th August 2016

Boss Buys Software Without Help


Tags

bad advice, advice, sales, lying, deception, business


Official transcript

Boss: I bought new software for our network. Dilbert: Who helped you on the technical side? Boss: The vendor. He said our current software uses the wrong kind of electricity.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I BOUGHT NEW SOFTWARE FOR OUR NETWORK.

WHO HELPED YOU ON THE TECHNICAL SIDE?

THE VENDOR.

HE SAID OUR CURRENT SOFTWARE USES THE WRONG KIND OF ELECTRICITY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Wrong Kind of Electricity"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and the Vendor. The conversation is centered around the Vendor's new software, which Dilbert has purchased for their network. However, Dilbert expresses concerns about the Vendor's technical expertise, suggesting that they may not be the right person to provide assistance.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert purchases new software for their network.
  • Dilbert questions the Vendor's technical expertise.
  • The Vendor claims that the current software uses the wrong kind of electricity.
  • The conversation highlights the potential for miscommunication and technical issues when working with vendors.

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