MetaFilter posts tagged with funny and computers

Do modern computers make us more productive?

jdroth — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:23:15 -0800

1986 Mac Plus vs. 2007 AMD Dual Core "When we compare strictly common, everyday, basic user tasks between the Mac Plus and the AMD we find remarkable similarities in overall speed, thus it can be stated that for the majority of simple office uses, the massive advances in technology in the past two decades have brought zero advance in productivity." Factor in the internet, and the technological advances have brought me negative productivity.

"The first comment is El-Oh-El-exclamation mark-exclamation mark-one-exclamation mark."

divabat — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:33:27 -0800

Blogs by Phone - for when your family and friends have trouble keeping up with your blog posts. (YouTube video from SixApart)

Mainframe - The Art of the Sale

purephase — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:52:21 -0800

Mainframe - The Art of the Sale. Lesson 1, Lesson 2, Lesson 3. Brought to you by 360comedy. It helps to know what a mainframe is, but is not absolutely essential. Enjoy! (Post contains YouTube links)

This is the internet upside down

klangklangston — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:09:22 -0800

They'll never piggyback on your wireless again Your router makes the computer look funny. (via MeTa)

'Dukes of Hazzard' explain SCO vs. Linux

GriffX — Mon, 02 Jun 2003 16:13:46 -0800

This page uses a 'Dukes of Hazzard' metaphor to explain that big ol' SCO vs. Linux kerfuffle.