Ubersoft.net: Technology Is Not Your Friend

Enter, Government, Stage Right

11 December 1997 - 4:00am — Christopher Wright

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Comic Transcript

FEDS: Hello, this is the Department of Justice... we're just calling to check up on a few things, and we'd like you to answer a few questions.

ALEX (thinking): Uh-oh.

FEDS: Has Ubersoft ever been involved in driving a competitor out of business through the use of force? Pre-announced software with no intention of releasing it on time? Used its position unethically to secure marketshare?

ALEX: No. No. No.

FEDS: Is the president of your company a demon from the Netherworlds fixated on gaining absolute power and consuming the souls of his servitors?

ALEX: Er... no.

BOSS: Who dares disturb my slumber, mortal bug?

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