Funny Computer Quotes

Posted by Mike Ramm on July 8, 2009

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Funny quotes about computers and programmers. Enjoy!

“How many hardware engineers does it take to change a light bulb?”
None: “We’ll fix it in software.”

“How many software engineers does it take to change a light bulb?”
None: “We’ll document it in the manual.”

“How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?”
None: “Let’s define darkness as the industry standard.”

“How many tech writers does it take to change a light bulb?”
None: “The user can work it out.”

Anonymous

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Line Printer paper is strongest at the perforations.

Murphy’s Law of Line Printers

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The goal of Computer Science is to build something that will last at least until we’ve finished building it.

Anonymous

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Every program is a part of some other program, and rarely fits.

The Complete Microsoft Internal Jokes, Vol.III

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When the program refuses to work as intended, change the specification to fit the program. It’s easier than vice versa.

Briefing for new programmers joining Microsoft, 1995

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Information Center, n.: A room staffed by professional computer people whose job it is to tell you why you cannot have the information you require.

The Devil’s Dictionary to Computer Studies

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If the code and the comments disagree, then both are probably wrong.

Norm Schryer

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