April 2008 Archives

James Turner

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Since Microsoft insisted on promoting a document standard that’s joined to Office at the hip, I guess the guys at the CCC thought that OOXML should properly reflect the long, storied tradition of Office. And what would office be without Clippy?

James Turner

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When visiting foreign lands, Ruby can’t resist dropping in on the local Evil Geniuses to check out what’s new in world domination. Ask to see the photos of her ski vacation with Ernst Stavro Blofeld if you ever run into her.

James Turner

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It’s not widely known that Josie of “Josie and the Pussycats” is a big Open Source enthusiast. Alexandra is strictly a Windows gal, of course and Melodie is definitely going to go for a Mac.

James Turner

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If Ruby had looked carefully, she might have been able to see Randy and I waving up at her, as we both live in Derry. But who could resist the allure of such a tasty meal, especially compared to the unidentifiable substance wrapped in plastic that most folks get in coach these days?

James Turner

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What, you may be wondering, could possibly set off a metal detector on a naked Jackel? Well, you see, Ruby went through a rebellious phase in her youth, and .there was this piercing shop…

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Ubuntu has already chosen the ‘I’ animal: Intrepid Ibex. If you look at the scorecard to date, we have yet to see a scavenger, and only one carnivore (the badger.) You kind of get the feeling that the Canonical crew are avoiding ‘mean’ animals and concentrating on the cuddly ones.

James Turner

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Hard to believe that a year has gone by since we launched this little venture. It’s always a high point in the week when I get the next batch of strips from Randy, and writing the scripts has been a real joy. I hope you all have enjoyed reading the strip half as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it!

James Turner

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Actually, Manuel just wants Google to think he’s working for them, he’s really working for Apple. Colonel Flagg would be proud!

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Welcome to our new Thursday edition of The Watering Hole, now available twice a week!

James Turner

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Microsoft Kool-Aid comes in two flavors, Blue Screen of Death Berry and Rootkit Red Punch