- What Did Santa Claus Bring You?
James Baughn, December 28, 1999
And you thought you got crappy gifts...
- The Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Bashing Linux
James Baughn, December 22, 1999
You too can write a controversial anti-Linux diatribe and rake in the money from advertising revenue.
- The Truth About Microsoft Linux
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, December 22, 1999
Microsoft's document on how to remove Linux reveals some details about the upcoming Microsoft Linux OS.
- Jargon Coiner 2.0
James Baughn, December 20, 1999
Even more words, phrases, and acronyms to add to your already overloaded vocabulary.
- Humorixia Nation Founded
Jon Splatz, December 17, 1999
The geek paradise founded by Jon Splatz is now an officially recognized country.
- Microsoft Acquires Red Hat
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, December 9, 1999
Bill Gates goes on a shopping spree.
- Kernel Hackers: Detectives For A Day
James Baughn, December 4, 1999
Linus Torvalds and others investigate the cause of a bizarre computer death.
- Evolution Of A Linux User
James Baughn, November 28, 1999
Scientists have discovered what we already know: Less evolved people prefer Windows.
- Microsoft's Do-It-Yourself Power Plant
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, November 24, 1999
Microsoft attempts to monopolize the electricity market.
- Linux And China, A Clarification
Raymond S. Eric, November 20, 1999
Instead of Stallman M. Richard, it's Raymond S. Eric that's on the fringe this time.
- Ask Humorix: Segmentation Faults?
James Baughn, November 17, 1999
If you dual-boot between Windows and Linux, a black hole might form.
- Transmeta's Secret Revealed!
James Baughn, November 14, 1999
Transmeta's new chips are not made of silicon, but of fool's gold.
- Judge Jackson Reverses Himself
Matthew Roberts, November 10, 1999
Microsoft is not a monopoly now, says a reborn Thomas Jackson.
- What About Bill?
James Baughn, November 9, 1999
Don your asbestos suit... everybody has an opinion about the Microsoft trial.
- Windows 98 More Secure Than Linux!
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, November 8, 1999
Microsoft's marketers and lawyers apply their own spin.
- Welcome to Humorixia
Jon Splatz, November 3, 1999
Jon Splatz will not shut up about lawyers!
- Microsoft's Halloween 6.66 Document
James Baughn, October 31, 1999
You will be assimilated... but not necessarily by Microsoft.
- Book Review: Guide To Defending Against Lawsuits
Jon Splatz, October 29, 1999
Don't want to get sued? Establish your own independent nation.
- Windows 2000 Rumors
Daniel Pfeiffer, October 28, 1999
Are you ready for Win2K?
- Microsoft Acquires Transmeta
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, October 23, 1999
Microsoft is going after Transmeta's most valued employee.
- Linux Ported To "Stone-Age Flint Chips"
James Baughn, October 22, 1999
Be careful when using similes. They might come true.
- Update: Microsoft 'ActiveBill' Runs Linux
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, October 21, 1999
We apologize for thinking that Microsoft actually innovated something.
- A Wild Google Chase: Search@Home
James Baughn, October 16, 1999
Life is like a Google search. You never know what you're going to get.
- Bill Gates Passes Turing Test
James Baughn, October 15, 1999
Gates doesn't do interviews in corporeal form anymore.
- Humorix Announces Faux Dot Com Service
James Baughn, October 14, 1999
Humorix attempts to jump in on an emerging market: regurgitating press releases.
- Microsoft Spawns "Hacker-Friendly" Company
Thomas Tempé, October 10, 1999
We've all comtemplated Windows For Linux... but what about Linux For Windows?
- The Great Windows Treasure Hunt
Dances With Herring, October 9, 1999
Have treasure map, will hunt treasure.
- Short History Of The 21st Century Lawyerclysm
Jon Splatz, October 8, 1999
Jon Splatz makes predictions about the future lawyerization of the US.
- Interview: Tux Penguin
James Baughn, October 5, 1999
Microsoft bashing is Tux's favorite pasttime, other than munching on herring.
- Microsoft Unveils New Measurement System
James Baughn, October 3, 1999
If you thought dealing with two systems was bad, wait until Microsoft unveils another measurement system.
- The Coming Lawyerclysm
Jon Splatz, September 29, 1999
We need to stop the lawyerization of America.
- What Do Al Gore And Linus Torvalds Have In Common?
James Baughn, September 27, 1999
They're both running for President. Oh, no, wait, that's not it...
- Ask Humorix: Do-It-Yourself IPO
James Baughn, September 24, 1999
Start your own fly-by-night Linux company and get rich quick.
- Update: The Legal Battle Continues
Noah Morals, September 23, 1999
The legal battle against Microsoft continues, much to the delight of our lawyer (but not to us).
- Office 2005 To Be Available Before Office 2003
John Elfrink, September 23, 1999
Microsoft's vaporware strategy is getting a wee bit out of hand.
- Programmer's Points: "Running With Pointers Considered Harmful..."
M. L. C. Pluspluss, September 23, 1999
Mr. Pluspluss reminds us to be careful with that pointer.
- Let's Crack That Box
James Baughn, September 22, 1999
Linux and Windows NT boxes go head to head. Can you guess the winner?
- Update: We'll See You In Court
Noah Morals, September 20, 1999
Microsoft is not too happy about some of Humorix's patent claims.
- Linux Ported To Zangelding
James Baughn, September 18, 1999
Another day, another Linux port.
- The Great Portal War
James Baughn, September 17, 1999
Andover.Net's IPO has stirred some resistance.
- *Patents Pending
Noah Morals, September 14, 1999
Everybody is snatching up software patents. And so is Humorix.
- Turn Karma Into Cash
James Baughn, September 13, 1999
Some people buy and sell baseball cards. Dotheads buy and sell Slashdot user accounts.
- We Need A Geek Telethon
Jon Splatz, September 8, 1999
Jon Splatz has an idea to help fight geek oppression and advocate Linux.
- Treaty of Helsinki Signed
James Baughn, September 1, 1999
The holy war between Linux and FreeBSD is over... for now.
- New Image Format: GNU/GNU
James Baughn, August 30, 1999
For those that find software patents patently offensive, RMS offers hope.
- Top Ten Features Linux Will Need To Compete With W2K
Paul Ferris, August 30, 1999
You have to fight Microsoft tactics with Microsoft tactics.
- Linux Advocate Of The Year
James Baughn, August 25, 1999
It takes a special breed of Linux zealot to win this award.
- Is Linux Good For Your Health?
James Baughn, August 22, 1999
Two research firms argue about the health benefits of operating systems.
- How Did You Spend Your Red Hat Windfall?
James Baughn, August 19, 1999
Spending binges are hitting those who got lucky in the IPO.
- Unix is a Myth in Kansas
James Baughn, August 18, 1999
Evolution may not be required learning in Kansas, but Microsoft is.
- How NOT To Advertise Linux Products
James Baughn, August 12, 1999
Issuing Linux press releases obviously created with Microsoft Word is not a good idea.
- I Want My Beowulf Cluster!
James Baughn, August 11, 1999
A promotion by Andover.Net backfires.
- Microsoft Windows for Linux Released
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, August 11, 1999
It's official. Microsoft is embracing and smothering Linux.
- Barry Acquires All Red Hat Shares
Dave Finton, August 11, 1999
Due to an email mixup, Barry from Arizona owns all of Red Hat's stock.
- Humorix Stock Collapses
James Baughn, August 9, 1999
It was fun while it lasted, but now Humorix's stock is in the toilet.
- Instant Messenger War
Dave Finton, August 9, 1999
The Microsoft vs. AOL Instant Messenger dispute turns ugly.
- Humorix IPO Wildly Successful!
James Baughn, July 30, 1999
Humorix's newly issued stock enters the stratosphere.
- The Slashdot Conspiracy!
humorix.pl, July 29, 1999
CmdrTaco is nothing more than a Perl script operated by Lucasfilms.
- Microsoft Announces Open Source for Windows 2000
John Elfrink, July 26, 1999
Microsoft tries an embrace-and-extend strategy on Open Source Software.
- Humorix IPO Delayed
James Baughn, July 26, 1999
The Securities and Exchange Commission rears its ugly, taxpayer-funded head.
- One Year of Humorix
James Baughn, July 25, 1999
We've thrown together a brief history of Humorix to take the place of real fake news.
- Ask Humorix: Tell Me the Future
James Baughn, July 13, 1999
A discusson panel peers into the future of Linux and gets eye strain.
- Jargon Coiner 1.0
James Baughn, July 12, 1999
We make up new jargon so you don't have to.
- Slashdot Simulator
James Baughn, July 9, 1999
Software For Nerds. Stuff That Simulates.
- Bloatware Comes To Linux
James Baughn, July 7, 1999
If it works for Microsoft, bloat can work for Linux!
- Boston Software Party
James Baughn, July 4, 1999
Where do you want your Microsoft software to go today?(tm)
- Dave Finton Usurps Humorix
Dave Finton, July 3, 1999
A power outtage and a power grab strike Humorix.
- Their Trash, Our Chance To Make Billions
James Baughn, June 28, 1999
Humorix is much more than a mediocre Linux humor website...
- The Nerd Exchange
James Baughn, June 27, 1999
What happens when a Microserf gives a presentation in front of Linux User Group?
- Microsoft Mandatory Survey 1.1
James Baughn, June 26, 1999
If you want to receive bugfixes for Windows 98, you'll have to play by Microsoft's rules.
- The GPL Is Not Y2K-Compliant!
James Baughn, June 25, 1999
Will your license agreement be ready when January 1st rolls around?
- Virgin Mary Relic Destroyed by Internet Cult
Paul Ferris, June 25, 1999
The operating system "holy war" takes an unexpected turn.
- Yet Another Portal: SlashGrok
James Baughn, June 20, 1999
How to get your Slashdot fix, the easy way.
- When Computers Crash
James Baughn, June 19, 1999
The Blue Screen of Death has become a cultural icon.
- The Crystal Ball
Dave Finton, June 17, 1999
Dave Finton takes a look at the future.
- OzLinux Project Announced
James Baughn, June 8, 1999
What's the latest way to make a political statement? Start your own Linux distro.
- Humorix Files for IPO
James Baughn, June 5, 1999
Within a few short months you could have the opportunity to own a piece of Humorix.
- Review: "Stranger in a Slashdot Land"
Jon Splatz, June 5, 1999
Jon Splatz reviews a book about a marketing major who enters the strange Land of Slashdot.
- New OS Released: Yodix
Dave Finton, May 31, 1999
All Yoda, all the time.
- Microsoft Conspiracy Theories
James Baughn, May 26, 1999
Just about any fact can be twisted around to produce a Microsoft conspiracy theory.
- Linux Hackers Evolve into Higher Lifeforms
Dave Finton, May 19, 1999
Linux represents the next step in human evolution.
- Linux Portal Mini-HOWTO
James Baughn, May 19, 1999
Humorix presents a detailed guide to creating your own "Linux portal".
- "Linux-killer" Looming on Horizon
Dave Finton, May 19, 1999
An upstart OS from Redmond challenges Linux's domination.
- Stallman's Latest Scheme
James Baughn, May 18, 1999
RMS plans to create an operating system incompatible with proprietary software.
- Could You Get Fined For Downloading Linux?
James Baughn, May 13, 1999
Adult material isn't the only thing the pending Net censorship bill in Australia would outlaw.
- Avalanche of Contests
James Baughn, May 12, 1999
Many Linux-related contests have been announced as publicity stunts.
- I Got Your Virtual Property Right Here!
Jon Splatz, May 8, 1999
Jon Splatz refutes the idea that "virtual property" is a revolutionary new concept.
- BSOD Simulator
James Baughn, May 4, 1999
Nobody will have to know you're running Linux instead of Windows.
- Follow-Up: Open Source Action Figures
Tony Smolar, May 3, 1999
McLinux Action Figures: Collect All Four!
- The War Against Linux
James Baughn, April 29, 1999
Achieving World Domination is never peaceful.
- Ask Humorix: Polite Flaming
James Baughn, April 26, 1999
The Humorix Oracle demonstrates the polite way to flame a clueless pundit.
- Turning Crashes Into Cash
James Baughn, April 24, 1999
Computer Maintenance Organizations (CMOs) could be the next big thing.
- Invasion of the Dancing Penguin
James Baughn, April 20, 1999
The Dancing Paper Clip is only the beginning.
- New Crime Identified: "Tech Rage"
James Baughn, April 16, 1999
Now is not a good time to be a Microsoft employee.
- Ask Humorix: Financial Independence
James Baughn, April 12, 1999
The Humorix Oracle is always happy to provide valuable information about "business opportunities".
- GNUdist Vacation Contest
James Baughn, April 9, 1999
Think free vacations, not free beer.
- Nude Source Initiative Launched
James Baughn, April 8, 1999
Sick of the term "Open Source"? You might want to consider "Nude Source" instead.
- Bill Gates' Visit to Copenhagen
Nick Sandru, April 7, 1999
A Humorix operative reports on his spying activities in Denmark.
- Linux Holy Wars and Romance
Dave Finton, April 6, 1999
Dave Finton takes a closer look at the ubiquitous holy war.
- Genetically Altered Insects Capable of Transmitting Computer Viruses
Nick Sandru, April 1st, 1999
They may look harmless at first, but they have their targets set on your computer.
- Humor Sites Sued For Real
James Baughn, April 1st, 1999
It may have started as an April Fool's gag, but now things have turned ugly...
- Humorix Site Cracked!
James Baughn, April 1st, 1999
I hate April Fools day.
- April Fool's Day Predictions
James Baughn, March 31, 1999
Humorix makes some wild predictions about the pranks that will be played on April Fool's Day.
- Attack of the Tuxissa Virus
James Baughn, March 29, 1999
While the pundits were busy talking about the Melissa Virus, a new, more powerful, virus has emerged.
- And Now A Word From Our Lawyer...
Noah Morals, March 27, 1999
Humorix's lawyer presents an editorial on several issues that are bothering him.
- Follow-Up: Apple Sues McDonalds
Tony Smolar, March 25, 1999
Apple and McDonalds go head to head over MkLinux and McLinux.
- Descent into Microsoft (Part 4)
Jon Splatz, March 24, 1999
Splatz reaches the end of his odyssey to obtain a Windows refund.
- Linux ExpoWorld Conference
James Baughn, March 23, 1999
It's an expo about Linux expos.
- Do You Want Fries With That?
Kirk Rafferty, March 21, 1999
Move over Tux Penguin, Ronald McDonald is here.
- Linux Card Game
James Baughn, March 13, 1999
Microsoft bashing enters the realm of role-playing card games.
- The Demise of Linux
Jim Lemon, March 11, 1999
Long time Linux users are abandoning the OS in droves.
- Open Source Irrational Constant
James Baughn, March 8, 1999
What happens when you combine ASCII, PI, and a scientist with too much time on his hands?
- Is Windows Antique?
James Baughn, March 6, 1999
A new antique mall in Silicon Valley thinks so.
- Programmer's Points: "Hello, Linux!"
M. L. C. Pluspluss, March 3, 1999
Humorix's new programming expert demonstrates how easy it is to write a "Hello, World!" program in BASIC.
- Humorix: We're a Portal, Too!
James Baughn, March 3, 1999
If VA Research, Red Hat, Linux Magazine, and countless others can run "Linux portals", so can Humorix.
- Attack of the Venture Capitalists
James Baughn, March 3, 1999
Following the series of announcements of new "Linux portal" sites at LinuxWorld Expo, Venture Capitalists have been very busy.
- Slashdot Effect Prevention Kit
James Baughn, March 2, 1999
One disgruntled webmaster is fighting back against the dreaded Slashdot Effect.
- HumorWorld Expo
James Baughn, March 1, 1999
San Jose isn't the only location for a major convention.
- Descent into Microsoft (Part 3)
Jon Splatz, February 25, 1999
Jon Splatz describes his adventures at the Windows Refund Day rally.
- Dear Valued Customer
James Baughn, February 17, 1999
Is it possible to get a Linux refund?
- Descent into Microsoft (Part 2)
Jon Splatz, February 12, 1999
Jon Splatz obtains a leaked Microsoft memo, "The President's Day Document".
- Microsoft ActivePromo Campaign
James Baughn, February 9, 1999
Microsoft's marketing department innovates new methods of hype.
- Descent into Microsoft (Part 1)
Jon Splatz, February 7, 1999
Jon Splatz introduces his endeavor to obtain a Windows refund.
- Copenhagen Prepares for Gates
James Baughn, February 3, 1999
Bill Gates wants to acquire the cream pie industry in Denmark.
- Slashdot Baiting
James Baughn, February 2, 1999
How to exploit the Slashdot Effect to achieve financial independence. Then again, maybe not.
- Ask Humorix: Printer Fire
James Baughn, January 30, 1999
Don't let the daemons set fire to your printer.
- Update: More Pink Slips
James Baughn, January 28, 1999
The Linux Advocacy Crackdown continues.
- Review: "The Linux Revolution"
Jon Splatz, January 26, 1999
Humorix's new pundit, Jon Splatz, reviews this sci-fi book about a universe without Linux.
- "Millennium Penguin" TV Show
James Baughn, January 23, 1999
Tux the Penguin stars in a new animated TV series.
- Prizepatrol.net Domain Squabble
James Baughn, January 22, 1999
What do Linux Mall and Publishers Clearing House have in common?
- Ask Humorix: Portal Mania
James Baughn, January 18, 1999
The Humorix Oracle gives some quality financial advice.
- SimNoosphere Game Announced
James Baughn, January 18, 1999
Your mission: Linux World Domination.
- 'Dumb' Virus Hits Ziff-Davis
Black iMage, January 12, 1999
It's just so easy to poke fun at Ziff-Davis.
- Official Humorix 1999 Predictions
James Baughn, January 2, 1999
Where will Linux be in another year? We certainly don't know the answer.
- Ed Puts Foot in Muth
Black iMage, January 2, 1999
Microsoft unveils new anti-competitive strategy... for blackjack.
- "Toilet Vortex" Produces Red Hat 10.0
James Baughn, January 1, 1999
Linux software is now available in the bathroom.