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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | This comic came out the day after [http://news.sky.com/story/1248397/andy-warhol-originals-found-on-floppy-disk Sky News published the story] of original {{w|Andy Warhol}} artwork, created in 1985 on an {{w|Amiga 1000}}, | + | {{incomplete|Still need work, grammer. Other comics being referenced need to be included.}} |
+ | This comic came out the day after [http://news.sky.com/story/1248397/andy-warhol-originals-found-on-floppy-disk Sky News published the story] of original {{w|Andy Warhol}} artwork, created in 1985 on an {{w|Amiga 1000}}, was recovered from recently found floppy disks. | ||
− | + | Cueball is digging through a pile of old files, which the comic represents as digging with a shovel into the depths of his file-system. These layers are arranged much like geological rock formations where older strata is deeper down than younger layers. The files are in concentric layers because each directory is imbedded in the previous directory. Therefore the "Documents" folder contains an "Old Desktop" which contains a folder with files recovered from an older system, which contains a "My Documents" folder, which contains a folder with files copied from a {w|Zip Disk}} in high school. The result is that files from high school have survived in his present-day machine. The formats and systems are meant to be analogous to the fossils and artifacts found in lower, older rock layers. | |
− | + | Notice how file-sizes get larger the newer they are. Older systems and smaller files are found in lower layers, as they are hadn't been developed yet; AOL, NYET, Kazaa are older than Facebook, and MP3s. In the days of AOL, 94 MB was reasonable disk space whereas current computers require larger file storage, hence 47 GB. In other words, digital artifacts have the same structural hierarchy as physical, geological ones. | |
− | + | He discovers several files he is embarrassed about, including a poetry file that surprises him, since he does not remember writing poetry, and an "{{w|Animorphs}} Novel" mentioned in the title text, most likely a fan fiction of the Animorphs series, although possibly a copy of one of the original books. | |
− | + | The {{w|Animorphs}} at the title text refers to a fiction series released between 1996 and 2001. This is also content more than ten years old. | |
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+ | See also [[1380: Manual for Civilization]] for other references to Animorphs. | ||
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+ | See also [[286: All Your Base]] for other references to AYB. | ||
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+ | See also [[512: Alternate Currency]] for references to 4 chan. | ||
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+ | See also [[107: Snakes on a Plane! 2]] for references to James. | ||
===Files and Folders=== | ===Files and Folders=== | ||
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'''Documents''' (47 GB): A large folder containing many of [[Cueball]]'s personal files. | '''Documents''' (47 GB): A large folder containing many of [[Cueball]]'s personal files. | ||
− | *''misc.txt'': A miscellaneous {{w|text file}} | + | *''misc.txt'': A miscellaneous {{w|text file}} of unknown and unknowable content. |
− | + | *''Video projects'': As video files can take up a lot of space this likely makes up portion of the 47 GB. | |
− | *''Video projects'': As video files can take up a lot of space | ||
'''Old desktop''' (12 GB): A backup from a former computer. | '''Old desktop''' (12 GB): A backup from a former computer. | ||
− | *''{{w|Facebook}} pics'': Pictures that | + | *''{{w|Facebook}} pics'': Pictures that where, or where intended to be added to Facebook. |
*''Pics from other camera'': Unknown pictures from a second camera. | *''Pics from other camera'': Unknown pictures from a second camera. | ||
− | *''Temp'': Temporary folders generally contain | + | *''Temp'': Temporary folders generally contain cashed files and files that are used temporarily to install programs. |
*''Misc {{w|Portable Document Format|PDF}}s'': PDFs are often used for documentation, but could be any collection of digitized books or other documents. | *''Misc {{w|Portable Document Format|PDF}}s'': PDFs are often used for documentation, but could be any collection of digitized books or other documents. | ||
− | *''{{w|MP3}}'': MP3 is a widely used format for digital audio files. | + | *''{{w|MP3}}'': MP3 is a widely-used format for digital audio files. |
− | '''Recovered from drive crash''' (4 GB): When a {{w|Hard disk drive|hard drive}} crashes | + | '''Recovered from drive crash''' (4 GB): When a {{w|Hard disk drive|hard drive}} crashes some or all data may be recovered. |
*''Temp'': Temporary files. | *''Temp'': Temporary files. | ||
*''Work misc'': Unknown work related projects. | *''Work misc'': Unknown work related projects. | ||
− | *''{{w|Audiobook|Audio books}}'': Recordings | + | *''{{w|Audiobook|Audio books}}'': Recordings books being read out loud. |
− | '''My Documents''' (570 MB): {{w|Windows | + | '''My Documents''' (570 MB): This is a typical folder created by {{w|Microsoft Windows}} for personal documents. |
− | *''Downloads'': | + | *''Downloads'': A default location for downloaded files in the Windows OS. |
− | *''{{w|Kazaa}} shared'': Kazaa is a defunct peer-to-peer file sharing program. The "shared" folder | + | *''{{w|Kazaa}} shared'': Kazaa is a defunct peer-to-peer file sharing program. The "shared" folder shared with other members. |
− | *''AYB'': {{w|All your base are belong to us|ALL YOUR BASE are belong to us}} is an internet | + | *''AYB'': {{w|All your base are belong to us|ALL YOUR BASE are belong to us}} is an internet inspired by a bad translation from ''{{w|Zero Wing}}''. |
*''{{w|Escape Velocity Override|EV Override}}'': An {{w|Apple Macintosh}} video game, released in 1998. | *''{{w|Escape Velocity Override|EV Override}}'': An {{w|Apple Macintosh}} video game, released in 1998. | ||
*''[http://rephial.org/ Angband]'': A game named after a fictional stronghold created by {{w|J. R. R. Tolkien}}. | *''[http://rephial.org/ Angband]'': A game named after a fictional stronghold created by {{w|J. R. R. Tolkien}}. | ||
− | *''{{w|GIF}}s'': | + | *''{{w|GIF}}s'': A image format widely used for transparent or animated images. |
− | *''{{w|Fight Club}}.wmv'': A movie. As feature movies are typically compressed to 700 | + | *''{{w|Fight Club}}.wmv'': A movie. As feature movies are typically compressed to 700 megabyte, and this folder only contains 570 MB, it must be of low quality or a small screen size. |
*''{{w|Elasto Mania}}'': A physics-simulation game that claims to show real physics. | *''{{w|Elasto Mania}}'': A physics-simulation game that claims to show real physics. | ||
− | *'' | + | *''AIM Direct Connect files'': Files transferred via {{w|AOL Instant Messenger}}. |
− | *''{{w|4chan | + | *''{{w|4chan}'': An image-board where users can upload pictures anonymously. Randall impulsively saves pictures from there. |
− | *''{{w|ICQ}} logs'': | + | *''{{w|ICQ}} logs'': An instant messaging program introduced in 1996. It is no longer commonly used in North America. |
'''High school {{w|Zip drive|Zip disk}}''' (94 MB): The most popular form of {{w|superfloppy}}, introduced in 1994 with a capacity of 100 MB. | '''High school {{w|Zip drive|Zip disk}}''' (94 MB): The most popular form of {{w|superfloppy}}, introduced in 1994 with a capacity of 100 MB. | ||
− | *''{{w|Korn}} MIDI'': Korn is an American {{w|nu metal}} band formed in 1993. {{w|MIDI}} is a protocol for communication with electronic musical instruments. The result tends to be sounds of low quality | + | *''{{w|Korn}} MIDI'': Korn is an American {{w|nu metal}} band formed in 1993. {{w|MIDI}} is a protocol for communication with electronic musical instruments. The result tends to be sounds of low quality. |
*''Photos3'': This is a folder of old photos. | *''Photos3'': This is a folder of old photos. | ||
**''{{w|Prom}}'': Pictures taken at prom. | **''{{w|Prom}}'': Pictures taken at prom. | ||
− | *''lovenote.txt'': An old text file of a {{w|love letter}}, probably to a classmate in high school | + | *''lovenote.txt'': An old text file of a {{w|love letter}}, probably to a classmate in high school. |
− | *''{{w|Gorillas (video game)|Gorillas}}.bas'': A game written in {{w|BASIC}}, to be run on {{w|QBasic}}, and supplied with MS-DOS. | + | *''{{w|Gorillas (video game)|Gorillas}}.bas'': A game written in {{w|BASIC}}, to be run on {{w|QBasic}}, and supplied with MS-DOS . |
− | *''Dream.txt'': Some private dreams. | + | *''Dream.txt'': Some private dreams. |
− | *''James.txt'': | + | *''James.txt'': Perhaps [[James]] is a friend of Randall, and the same as the one who came up with [[107|xkcd #107]]. |
− | *''{{w|AOL}}'': | + | *''{{w|AOL}}'': A early online and internet service, founded in 1985 and popular in the 1990s. |
**''{{w|Citadel (software)|Citadel}}'' - A {{w|BBS}} and email platform that was widely used in the 1980s and early '90s. | **''{{w|Citadel (software)|Citadel}}'' - A {{w|BBS}} and email platform that was widely used in the 1980s and early '90s. | ||
*''{{w|QBasic}}'': An {{w|Integrated development environment|IDE}} released by {{w|Microsoft}} in 1991, which was used to write and run computer programs in the BASIC language. | *''{{w|QBasic}}'': An {{w|Integrated development environment|IDE}} released by {{w|Microsoft}} in 1991, which was used to write and run computer programs in the BASIC language. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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− | :Megan: You OK down there? | + | :Megan (on top of stack of files): You OK down there? |
:'''Documents''' (47 GB) | :'''Documents''' (47 GB) | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Animorphs]] | [[Category:Animorphs]] | ||
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