2 definitions found From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]: Dilbertn. Name and title character of a comic strip nationally syndicated in the U.S. and enormously popular among hackers. Dilbert is an archetypical engineer-nerd who works at an anonymous high-technology company; the strips present a lacerating satire of insane working conditions and idiotic {management} practices all too readily recognized by hackers. Adams, who spent nine years in {cube} 4S700R at Pacific Bell (not {DEC} as often reported), often remarks that he has never been able to come up with a fictional management blunder that his correspondents didn't quickly either report to have actually happened or top with a similar but even more bizarre incident. In 1996 Adams distilled his insights into the collective psychology of businesses into an even funnier book, "The Dilbert Principle" (HarperCollins, ISBN 0-887-30787-6). See also {pointy-haired}, {rat dance}. From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]: DilbertA cartoon computer worker drawn by Scott Adams , who works in Silicon Valley. The cartoon became so popular he left his day job. The cartoon satirises typical corporate life, especially that which revolves around computers. See also: {BOFH}. {Home (http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/dilbert/)}. (1996-10-11)
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