IT Underworld
by Phil Johnson

IT Underworld follows George and Elias, two lowly foot soldiers in the IT army of a large company, and their battles with clueless end users and meddling execs.

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Interview etiquette tips

Mistake #10 new grads make during job interviews: Updating Facebook status

Posted on 7/3/09 at 8:00 am | cartoon, Facebook, interview
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Beware the boss bearing a pet project!

If you make the mistake of syncing his iPod, chances are good you'll be tapped to set up his Twitter account.

Posted on 6/26/09 at 9:29 am | cartoon, iPhone, Twitter
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Up in arms

Pick your protest: Iran elections or iPhone 3G S pricing

Posted on 6/19/09 at 12:00 pm | cartoon, iPhone 3G S, Iran election
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Cartoon caption contest

Enter your caption for this week's cartoon! The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

Posted on 6/12/09 at 9:11 am | cartoon
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Getting busy

What's the last thing you do before going to sleep?

Posted on 6/5/09 at 9:16 am | cartoon, laptop, smartphone
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Pre-coding ritual

Make way for the sacrificial lamb.

Posted on 5/29/09 at 10:08 am | cartoon, programming
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Windows 7 fire drill

What really happens when Microsoft tests Windows 7 updates.

Posted on 5/22/09 at 9:09 am | Windows 7
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Kindle DX behind closed doors

Enjoy the wide screen; maintain a narrow stance.

Posted on 5/15/09 at 11:47 am | Kindle
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I want YOU: nerds for US Army

Drafting developers is one way to tell that the military is serious about going open source

Posted on 5/8/09 at 2:57 pm | us army
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Bridging the partisan divide

If you're not a Mac or a PC are you an independent?

Posted on 5/1/09 at 3:23 pm | Aneesh Chopra, Barack Obama, Mac
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