Guy Illustrates How Stupid Technology Can Get (19 Pics)
System32Comics (previously here and here) is a comic series that is based on, you guessed it, computer humor. But that doesn't mean you have to fluent in C++ to understand them. All of these strips are based on everyday experiences of using a computer.
"I became obsessed with computers when I was about 15," the creator of the series, Andrew Gale, wrote on Bored Panda. "I had always wanted to own a gaming PC but my parents couldn't afford one. So, in an attempt to save money, I decided to try and build one myself and started researching the parts that I needed. The gaming PC has played a massive role in my life. Not only have I used it for gaming, but got into digital editing as well. It has taught me to edit videos, create animations and other digital art. This got me to a few first places winners in various film and art festivals and eventually lead me to create system32comics."
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Following the success of his comics, Andre told Bored Panda that, "there has definitely been more weight on my shoulder since my comic became viral. I am more pressured in releasing quality content over the quantity of my comics. I figured that releasing quality content is much better for the longevity of my comics series as sometimes ideas for technology can become scarce."
Some commenters have said that System32comics can be seen as hints to blame developers who create products without second thought or ethics or users who forget common sense. "In a society that is dominated by capitalism, it is not uncommon to see a company throw out the ethics of their consumers in favor of profit (cough cough, Blizzard) so in a way, my comics are used to criticize these bad practices," the author explained.
"I see myself continuing this series and possibly creating a new comic series that doesn’t have to focus on technology humor," Andrew added. "Technology comics is cool, but if you milk on that idea too much, you’ll eventually run out."
Last time i did it, i got a message that someone connected in my google account somewhere close to area ''Europe''. At least, not the biggest of continents.
Once Facebook somehow managed to get my email and created a fake account for me. A complaint was filed but Facebook continued to email me. Edit: they are still emailing me
These are funny. Yet most of these are actually hints to blame developers who develop without second thought or ethics, or users who forget common sense...
Developers work under harsh conditions. Nowadays that everything is real time service, they are obbligated to constantly monitor their work, and if only one tiny code gets mistyped, huge poop happens and they have to work literally non-stop (say, 30 hours, no sleep no proper food) to find and solve the mistake. All this for an average pay. Now, I guess it depends on various companies, but really, software developers desperately need a better working environment. All these frustrating little bugs would be reduced as well.
Let me know if you're looking for a new job. At my place Developers have above average salary, and none of them seem to work a Friday.
Sounds like a good time to unionize.
I heard it was like that in the gaming industry. There's lots of software dev jobs that are way more laid back.
I completely agree with you. Don't forget that "fresh developers" who are hired directly from their degree and have to start working without any clue or advice, just because they are cheap. Having and IT guy is cheap and easily replaced...
That's good to know, Nicola. Btw I'm in localisation, not a developer myself.
With developers I do nor merely refer to those doing the programming work, but mean it in the broad sense. This encompasses all stakeholders up to the product owner. In my view a software developer has the samw ethical obligation for his software as an engineer for their construction!
Computer bullshit is NOT common sense!! I’ve been a support person for a huge part of my life and I find regular users to be perfectly reasonable and sensible people. It’s the geeks with specialized knowledge who mistakenly think average people should also know all that arbitrary nonsense. Computers and software are full of horrible design choices. The problem is not users. If you have to educate a user to the point where they know all the esoteric shit you spent your life obsessing over, the tool is not designed for normal people!
My ex-husband was a lead developer at Microsoft for a few years. I'll give him a call :-) (I'm also a developer and I try very hard not to introduce bugs, but I have done so.)
Loved them all! But not enough to rate (just kidding, take my up arrow)
Funny comics :)
These are funny. Yet most of these are actually hints to blame developers who develop without second thought or ethics, or users who forget common sense...
Developers work under harsh conditions. Nowadays that everything is real time service, they are obbligated to constantly monitor their work, and if only one tiny code gets mistyped, huge poop happens and they have to work literally non-stop (say, 30 hours, no sleep no proper food) to find and solve the mistake. All this for an average pay. Now, I guess it depends on various companies, but really, software developers desperately need a better working environment. All these frustrating little bugs would be reduced as well.
Let me know if you're looking for a new job. At my place Developers have above average salary, and none of them seem to work a Friday.
Sounds like a good time to unionize.
I heard it was like that in the gaming industry. There's lots of software dev jobs that are way more laid back.
I completely agree with you. Don't forget that "fresh developers" who are hired directly from their degree and have to start working without any clue or advice, just because they are cheap. Having and IT guy is cheap and easily replaced...
That's good to know, Nicola. Btw I'm in localisation, not a developer myself.
With developers I do nor merely refer to those doing the programming work, but mean it in the broad sense. This encompasses all stakeholders up to the product owner. In my view a software developer has the samw ethical obligation for his software as an engineer for their construction!
Computer bullshit is NOT common sense!! I’ve been a support person for a huge part of my life and I find regular users to be perfectly reasonable and sensible people. It’s the geeks with specialized knowledge who mistakenly think average people should also know all that arbitrary nonsense. Computers and software are full of horrible design choices. The problem is not users. If you have to educate a user to the point where they know all the esoteric shit you spent your life obsessing over, the tool is not designed for normal people!
My ex-husband was a lead developer at Microsoft for a few years. I'll give him a call :-) (I'm also a developer and I try very hard not to introduce bugs, but I have done so.)
Loved them all! But not enough to rate (just kidding, take my up arrow)
Funny comics :)