- 2002: Year In Preview
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, December 31, 2001
We've seen the future and it's copyrighted.
- Ask Humorix: How Do I Dispose Of This Trash?
James Baughn, December 30, 2001
What are you supposed to do when someone gives you a game that only runs on Windows?
- Last Minute Gift Idea: The "Radvo"
James Baughn, December 23, 2001
Need a last-minute Christmas gift?
- Review: Lord of the Pings
Jon Splatz, December 23, 2001
One Ping to rule them all and in the ether bind(2) them.
- Microsoft Signs Exclusive Marketing Deal With Santa Claus
James Baughn, December 23, 2001
Don't count on St. Nick to deliver any Linux CDs this year.
- Linus Torvalds Files Suit Against Lindows
James Baughn, December 22, 2001
Lindows had better change its name quick.
- Microsoft Discloses Huge Security Hole
James Baughn, December 22, 2001
But we're not talking about Windows XP.
- Humorix Unveils New Form Of Intrusive, Annoying Advertising
James Baughn, December 9, 2001
Everybody else is doing it.
- Do You Want Linux With That?
James Baughn, November 25, 2001
The Company Formerly Known As VA Linux desperately searches for a way to make money.
- Linux Kernel 2.6 Preview
James Baughn, November 23, 2001
Humorix takes a look at all of the new features that will make you want to upgrade your kernel yet again.
- Let's Sue Red Hat!
Noah Morals, November 21, 2001
If it works for Microsoft, it can work for Linux.
- Yet Another Horrible, Terrible Global Conspiracy
James Baughn, November 11, 2001
Microsoft isn't the only organization engaged in a terrible conspiracy.
- ICANN Announces Unlimited TLDs For Private Use
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, November 11, 2001
The shortage of Top Level Domains is over -- well, sort of.
- DOJ Unveils "Three Strikes And You're Still In" Policy
James Baughn, November 6, 2001
The Feds implement a 'get-lax' policy towards certain crimes involving anti-competitive business practices
- How To Make Your Own Version Of SuSE
Stuart Cooper, November 5, 2001
It's not nearly as difficult as you think.
- Say Goodbye To Speling Erors On Slashdot Once And For All
James Baughn, November 4, 2001
The Grammar Nazis can go home now.
- Bill Gates Receives Slap On Wrist; Carpal Tunnel Flares Up
James Baughn, November 2, 2001
Bill Gates should be careful what he wishes for.
- We Don't Want To eXPerience Windows Again
James Baughn, October 28, 2001
We came, we saw, we installed Windows, we puked.
- Microsoft Promotes Xbox But Not Microsoft
James Baughn, October 23, 2001
Nobody at Microsoft wants to associate the Xbox with Microsoft.
- Here Comes The MCSE-ocracy!
Glenn Alexander, October 13, 2001
Don't let Microserfs take over the Internet.
- 8GB Ought To Be Enough For Anybody
James Baughn, October 13, 2001
Microsoft has achieved the impossible -- fitting Windows into only 8 gigabytes.
- Humorixia Offers Free Citizenship To The First 50,000 US Refugees
Jon Splatz, October 13, 2001
In the wake of the terrorist attacks, the US is quickly succumbing to the 'Childrenclysm'. We must put a stop to this!
- Ask Humorix: What's It Like To Work On Linux Full-Time?
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, September 29, 2001
The secret lives of Linux hackers is finally revealed.
- Sircam Virus Fights Terrorism! (Says Microsoft)
James Baughn, September 27, 2001
The level of spin produced by the Microsoft Marketing Department is enought to create its own gravity.
- Microsoft Conspiracy Theory #16,777,216
James Baughn, September 22, 2001
The End User License Agreement is Bill Gates' ticket to world domination.
- Dateline 2006: World Peace Established!
Jon Splatz, September 9, 2006
Okay, so we achieve world peace by 2006. But at what cost?
- Microsoft To Bundle Free Computers With Windows XP
James Baughn, September 2, 2001
Death of Linux predicted yet again. Film at 11.
- Federal Agents Help Society (Really!)
James Baughn, August 29, 2001
Privacy is good. Privacy for spammers is bad.
- Slashdot Effect Prevention Kit Saves The Day
James Baughn, August 28, 2001
Phew! That was a close one.
- Lawyers Help Society (Really!)
Noah Morals, August 26, 2001
Lawyers team up to fight oppressive license agreements.
- Take Your Proprietary File Format And Shove It!
James Baughn, August 26, 2001
Microsoft Word should not be a job requirement.
- Crashback: Truth, Stranger, Fiction
James Baughn, August 24, 2001
Life imitates Humorix. But that doesn't mean Humorix is art.
- Finally, A Solution To The DMCA!
James Baughn, August 23, 2001
Forget about free speech arguments... let's focus on freedom of religion!
- Open Source Projects Sell Naming Rights
James Baughn, August 22, 2001
There's money in them thar ASCII characters.
- Update: Windows XP Is Good For The Economy
James Baughn, August 21, 2001
So maybe Microsoft has some redeeming social value after all. Or maybe not.
- Ted Turner Unveils All-Commercial Channel
James Baughn, August 20, 2001
It's just like the Web, only worse.
- Fighting Fire With Fire
James Baughn, August 19, 2001
If Linux is a 'cancer', then Windows must be 'Mad Cow Disease'.
- Congress Copyrights Copyright Law
James Baughn, August 18, 2001
It's no longer safe to hide behind the Bill of Rights.
- The Blue Screen Of Advocacy
James Baughn, August 17, 2001
There's no better advertisement for Linux than a BSOD.
- Death Of The Economy Predicted. Bluescreen At 11.
James Baughn, August 16, 2001
Blame it all on Windows XP.
- Linux Distro To Include Pre-Installed Security Holes
James Baughn, August 15, 2001
When in Redmond...
- As Easy As /usr/src/linux
James Baughn, August 14, 2001
Forget about memorizing PI, the real fad is memorizing Linux.
- Ask Humorix: What's The Solution To Network Solutions?
James Baughn, August 13, 2001
Why do we even need domain names in the first place?
- Ask Humorix: I Need A Job!
James Baughn, August 12, 2001
Thousand of companies need competent system administrators. Discover a sure-fire way to locate them.
- Microsoft Appeals to Supreme Court, Plans Insanity Defense
Tony Smolar, August 11, 2001
This simply confirms what we've known all along.
- Ad Blocking Software Violates DMCA
James Baughn, August 11, 2001
Step away from the proxy software and nobody gets hurt.
- ESR Files Libel Lawsuit Against California Court
James Baughn, August 10, 2001
The latest twist in the DeCSS court battle occurs when ESR files a meta-lawsuit.
- If It's Not Broke, Redesign It
James Baughn, August 9, 2001
After three years, it's time for an unnecessary site redesign.
- Hacker Arrested For Defacing His Own Website
James Baughn, July 27, 2001
The Feds have a zero tolerance policy towards hacking and copying.
- Attack Of The "Omnivore" Virus
James Baughn, July 27, 2001
Microsoft has some serious competition in the quest for world domination.
- Vast Spy Network Captured... While Spying On Itself!
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, July 24, 2001
Who needs double agents when you have triple agents? Or quadruple agents?
- Crashback: Lawyers, Idiots, Redundancies
James Baughn, July 22, 2001
It's so easy to get false and true confused.
- Counterfeit Linus Torvalds Autographs Hit eBay
James Baughn, July 20, 2001
Linus Torvalds' autograph can be copied just as easily as the Linux source code.
- Music Industry Discovers Perfect Anti-Piracy Scheme
James Baughn, July 19, 2001
Beware of greedy executives bearing new acronyms.
- Here's Your Bill, Bill
Matthew Adair, July 8, 2001
Who needs venture capital when you can just sue big evil corporations for money?
- Australia To Ban Windows?
James Baughn, July 8, 2001
If Windows is outlawed, only criminals will have Solitaire.
- Linux Boxes As Far As The Eye Can See
James Baughn, July 6, 2001
We don't need no stinkin' Microsoft licenses!
- Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Linus Torvalds
James Baughn, June 21, 2001
Could you get fired for letting your boss choose Linux?
- Running Linux Backwards Reveals The Shocking Truth
Glenn Alexander, June 21, 2001
Can you handle the truth?
- Lawyerclysm? Hah!
Noah Morals, June 12, 2001
Lawyers aren't taking over the world. Corporations are.
- Microsoft Releases First Open Source Application
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, June 4, 2001
That headline is not a typo.
- Some Old Fogie Speaks Out Against Linux
Glenn Alexander, May 31, 2001
Back in the Good Ole Days...
- Bill Gates Sends Out Desperate Plea For Help
James Baughn, May 28, 2001
Microsoft needs your financial support.
- The Cathedral, the Bazaar and the Pyramid
Glenn Alexander, May 24, 2001
Sorry, ESR, but the Cathedral model just doesn't cut it.
- Microsoft Drops Shrinkwrap License "Can't Sue Us" Clause
Glenn Alexander, May 19, 2001
A fool and his money are soon using Windows.
- Little Billy Smith Sues Kelloggs Breakfast Foods Under DMCA
Glenn Alexander, May 15, 2001
Will the US slap export restrictions for boxes of Frosted Flakes?
- Cease and Desist Letter From A Parallel Universe
Dink Meeker, May 13, 2001
You can run, you can even travel to an alternate dimension, but you can't hide from lawyers.
- Carnivore Threatens Carrier Pigeon Internet Protocol
James Baughn, May 10, 2001
Next time you develop a new communications protocol, please don't tell the FBI about it.
- Windows XP Eliminates Blue Screen Of Death!
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, May 7, 2001
The latest builds of WinXP feature the latest Microsoft innovations in crash technology.
- DeCSS Really Is Terrorware!
James Baughn, May 2, 2001
DeCSS is almost as dangerous as Windows.
- Microsoft Cancels "Snitch" Program
James Baughn, May 2, 2001
It was a tad more successful than Bill Gates bargained for.
- Windows XP Guided Tour
James Baughn, April 21, 2001
Windows XP: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
- Blartner Group Warns Of Destructive Virus
James Baughn, April 15, 2001
Well, the virus is "destructive" according to Blartner.
- Microsoft Conspiracy Theory #578,361
Paul Strand, April 12, 2001
Is Microsoft in cahoots with the US military?
- Perl + Python + Parrot + C + ... + Java = Polymorph
James Baughn, April 3, 2001
It's the mother of all mothers of all programming languages.
- April Fool's Day Cancelled Due To Lack Of Interest
James Baughn, April 1, 2001
Is everybody waiting until April 2nd this year?
- Does Linux Violate The Microsoft EULA?
James Baughn, April 1, 2001
So now Microsoft is the good guy? Yeah, right.
- Danish Linux Party: Coming To A Parliament Near You
Nick Sandru, April 1, 2001
Linux: From software movement to political party.
- Panic! We Have Nothing Planned For April Fool's Day!
James Baughn, March 29, 2001
This is one of the worst calamities that a humor publication can face.
- Microsoft Conspiracy Theory #5,734
James Baughn, March 21, 2001
Another millisecond, another Microsoft conspiracy.
- Step Away From The Perl Script And Nobody Gets Hurt
James Baughn, March 19, 2001
One group is advocating mandatory safety training for Perl hackers.
- "Oops," Says MPAA President
James Baughn, March 18, 2001
What goes around comes around, including ill-conceived copyright laws.
- Decrypting DVDs Okay, Talking About Decrypting DVDs Not Okay
Dink Meeker, March 17, 2001
The US legal system has coredumped.
- Crashback: Better, Business, Bureau
James Baughn, March 15, 2001
It's time again to issue a correction for a Humorix story that turned out to be true.
- Some Good News From Redmond
ReignStorm, March 12, 2001
...Or, rather, from what's left of it.
- Hey, Is That Unread Email From 1998?
James Baughn, February 28, 2001
A collection of "Swifties" (not Quickies) that we have received lately.
- Death And Microsoft Taxes
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, February 26, 2001
Your pocketbook is Microsoft's .NET domain.
- Microsoft Ports Wine To Windows
Bernhard Rosenkraenzer, February 23, 2001
What happens when an emulator runs on the platform it's supposed to emulate?
- BSD And Microsoft On The Same Side?
James Baughn, February 22, 2001
The GPL vs. BSD flame war heats up as Microsoft gets involved.
- Have You Downgraded Your Browser Today?
James Baughn, February 18, 2001
If we ignore all of the crap on the Web, maybe it will go away.
- Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank You, Jim Allchin!
James Baughn, February 15, 2001
Opportunies for humor publications will increase ten-fold in the wake of Microsoft's new FUD campaign.
- If You're Reading This, Prepare To Get Sued
Timm Murray, February 13, 2001
Your browser is a copyright circumvention tool.
- Operation Killer Penguin
Nicholas Curran, February 10, 2001
The Revolution will be fought on the command line.
- Linux Increases Brain Power
James Baughn, February 8, 2001
Windows is bad for your mental health. But why state the obvious?
- New Linux for Corporations
Geoff Lane, February 6, 2001
You have to fight fire with fire.
- Microsoft Acquires Open Source (Again)
James Baughn, January 31, 2001
Microsoft's War Against Linux continues at full tilt.
- Geek Temptation Island
James Baughn, January 28, 2001
Who cares about the Super Bowl?
- Microsoft Website Crashes, World Does Not Come To An End
James Baughn, January 27, 2001
Can the world survive without Microsoft? Yes, of course!
- Hot Grits & First Patches: Coming Soon To A Kernel Near You
James Baughn, January 20, 2001
Meta-moderation isn't just for Slashdot anymore.
- Where Do All Those Stupid Names Come From?
James Baughn, January 14, 2001
From "Agilent" to "Zelerate", we know the source of the world's asinine trademarks.
- Microsoft Fights Linux -- By Contributing Kernel Patches
James Baughn, January 11, 2001
Redmond has launched a denial of service attack against Linus Torvalds.
- The Socioeconomic Group Formerly Known As "Geeks"
James Baughn, January 4, 2001
If Bill Gates is considered a "Classic Geek", what about the rest of us?
