The code is complete.
The code is complete.

Episode 364
Published: January 15, 2003

Hackles feels compelled to finish the mystery code.
Hackles feels compelled to finish the mystery code.

Episode 363
Published: January 08, 2003

Red Robot unfolds his master plan.
Red Robot unfolds his master plan.

Episode 362
Published: January 06, 2003

The mystery Santa is apprehended!
The mystery Santa is apprehended!

Episode 361
Published: December 30, 2003

Season's greetings from Jen and Drake.
Season's greetings from Jen and Drake.

Episode 360
Published: December 25, 2003

The mysterious office Santa arrives.
The mysterious office Santa arrives.

Episode 359
Published: December 23, 2003

A Merry Olde Christmas Parable.
A Merry Olde Christmas Parable.

Episode 358
Published: December 18, 2003

The fortune cookie never lies.
The fortune cookie never lies.

Episode 357
Published: December 16, 2003

Someone (or something) has a crush on you!
Someone (or something) has a crush on you!

Episode 356
Published: December 11, 2003

Preston helps his landlady carry out her garbage?
Preston helps his landlady carry out her garbage?

Episode 355
Published: December 09, 2003

Hazel stumbles into multiple RAID level mysteryland.
Hazel stumbles into multiple RAID level mysteryland.

Episode 354
Published: December 04, 2003

Thanksgiving 2003: Marcus hosts the football party.
Thanksgiving 2003: Marcus hosts the football party.

Episode 353
Published: November 27, 2003

Katrina gets rankled by a certain word...
Katrina gets rankled by a certain word...

Episode 352
Published: November 25, 2003

VicOS 4: the next big thing or wishful thinking?
VicOS 4: the next big thing or wishful thinking?

Episode 351
Published: November 20, 2003

Preston has blog envy.
Preston has blog envy.

Episode 350
Published: November 18, 2003

Read all about Katrina's day.
Read all about Katrina's day.

Episode 349
Published: November 13, 2003

Boss Dog is not amused by Hackles' and Preston's antics.
Boss Dog is not amused by Hackles' and Preston's antics.

Episode 348
Published: November 11, 2003

DeveloPalooza: Hackles' and Preston's luck runs out.
DeveloPalooza: Hackles' and Preston's luck runs out.

Episode 347
Published: November 06, 2003

Hackles and Preston get sneaky at DeveloPalooza.
Hackles and Preston get sneaky at DeveloPalooza.

Episode 346
Published: November 04, 2003

BitCo Halloween 2003: Can you smell what Marcus is cooking?
BitCo Halloween 2003: Can you smell what Marcus is cooking?

Episode 345
Published: October 30, 2003

Hackles receives a warm welcome at DeveloPalooza.
Hackles receives a warm welcome at DeveloPalooza.

Episode 344
Published: October 28, 2003

Marcus tries to unload some aggression.
Marcus tries to unload some aggression.

Episode 343
Published: October 23, 2003

Preston and Hackles have different agendas for DeveloPalooza.
Preston and Hackles have different agendas for DeveloPalooza.

Episode 342
Published: October 21, 2003

Preston embarks on his trip... but what did he forget?
Preston embarks on his trip... but what did he forget?

Episode 341
Published: October 16, 2003

DeveloPalooza: who should go?
DeveloPalooza: who should go?

Episode 340
Published: October 14, 2003

Boss Dog reads a good, old-fashioned dead tree book.
Boss Dog reads a good, old-fashioned dead tree book.

Episode 339
Published: October 09, 2003

The penguins get serious about security.
The penguins get serious about security.

Episode 338
Published: October 07, 2003

The same old song and dance.
The same old song and dance.

Episode 337
Published: September 23, 2003

Marcus speaks out against the National Do Not Call Registry.
Marcus speaks out against the National Do Not Call Registry.

Episode 336
Published: September 18, 2003

Katrina gets an unwelcome phone call.
Katrina gets an unwelcome phone call.

Episode 335
Published: September 16, 2003

Preston, the prolific coder.
Preston, the prolific coder.

Episode 334
Published: September 09, 2003

Preston does tech support.
Preston does tech support.

Episode 333
Published: September 04, 2003

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Hazel is "unreachable" - sort of.

Episode 332
Published: September 02, 2003

Katrina sets up a wireless access point.
Katrina sets up a wireless access point.

Episode 331
Published: August 28, 2003

Marcus tries to stop Linux in the workplace.
Marcus tries to stop Linux in the workplace.

Episode 330
Published: August 26, 2003

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Preston wields his hacking "skills".

Episode 329
Published: August 07, 2003

Things go haywire at Hazel's.
Things go haywire at Hazel's.

Episode 328
Published: August 05, 2003

Marcus can't be bothered with EULAs.
Marcus can't be bothered with EULAs.

Episode 327
Published: July 31, 2003

Hackles and Preston get a new assignment.
Hackles and Preston get a new assignment.

Episode 326
Published: July 29, 2003

Hackles escapes the Squidentologists.
Hackles escapes the Squidentologists.

Episode 325
Published: July 24, 2003

Hackles meets Becka's friends.
Hackles meets Becka's friends.

Episode 324
Published: July 22, 2003

Boss Dog helps Hackles get ready for a date.
Boss Dog helps Hackles get ready for a date.

Episode 323
Published: July 17, 2003

Katrina puts in a good word for Hackles.
Katrina puts in a good word for Hackles.

Episode 322
Published: July 15, 2003

A crush develops at the Hardware Hutt.
A crush develops at the Hardware Hutt.

Episode 321
Published: July 10, 2003

Mortimer learns the importance of the email sig.
Mortimer learns the importance of the email sig.

Episode 320
Published: July 08, 2003

Preston gets ready to shake his cubicle walls.
Preston gets ready to shake his cubicle walls.

Episode 319
Published: July 03, 2003

Marcus drowns his sorrows at the local pub.
Marcus drowns his sorrows at the local pub.

Episode 318
Published: July 01, 2003

Marcus gets a response from RatCo.
Marcus gets a response from RatCo.

Episode 317
Published: June 26, 2003

Preston worries about the robot revolution.
Preston worries about the robot revolution.

Episode 316
Published: June 24, 2003

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Marcus "pulls an SCO" on BitCo's competitor.

Episode 315
Published: June 19, 2003

Preston tries to hawk his PIGZIP technology.
Preston tries to hawk his PIGZIP technology.

Episode 314
Published: June 17, 2003

Katrina goes on a diet.
Katrina goes on a diet.

Episode 313
Published: June 12, 2003

Hazel's computing habits come under scrutiny.
Hazel's computing habits come under scrutiny.

Episode 312
Published: June 10, 2003

Movie night at Hackles' - geek style.
Movie night at Hackles' - geek style.

Episode 311
Published: June 05, 2003

Preston's very efficient compression algorithm.
Preston's very efficient compression algorithm.

Episode 310
Published: June 03, 2003

The penguins try out their new toy.
The penguins try out their new toy.

Episode 309
Published: May 29, 2003

The eWeasel vendor gives a sales pitch over some sushi.
The eWeasel vendor gives a sales pitch over some sushi.

Episode 308
Published: May 27, 2003

Hazel hitches a ride with the penguins.
Hazel hitches a ride with the penguins.

Episode 307
Published: May 22, 2003

The tenacious eWeasel salesman strikes again.
The tenacious eWeasel salesman strikes again.

Episode 306
Published: May 20, 2003

Preston tries his hoof at software documentation.
Preston tries his hoof at software documentation.

Episode 305
Published: May 15, 2003

Boss Dog puts his paw down on Matrix Reloaded.
Boss Dog puts his paw down on Matrix Reloaded.

Episode 304
Published: May 13, 2003

Child's play: Mortimer style.
Child's play: Mortimer style.

Episode 303
Published: May 08, 2003

East meets West in Katrina's cubicle.
East meets West in Katrina's cubicle.

Episode 302
Published: May 06, 2003

Neo Preston's flight of fancy.
Neo Preston's flight of fancy.

Episode 301
Published: May 01, 2003

The guys invite Marcus to their swinging party.
The guys invite Marcus to their swinging party.

Episode 300
Published: April 29, 2003

The penguins have a religious experience.
The penguins have a religious experience.

Episode 299
Published: April 24, 2003

Hazel's big new monitor.
Hazel's big new monitor.

Episode 298
Published: April 22, 2003

Marcus celebrates Easter.
Marcus celebrates Easter.

Episode 297
Published: April 18, 2003

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The penguins find a "permanent" solution to Preston's problems.

Episode 296
Published: April 16, 2003

Hackles gets some late night visitors.
Hackles gets some late night visitors.

Episode 295
Published: April 14, 2003

No computer goes to waste at BitCo.
No computer goes to waste at BitCo.

Episode 294
Published: April 04, 2003

War tensions in the office.
War tensions in the office.

Episode 293
Published: April 02, 2003

Pete expresses himself: An investigation into the Penguin dialect.
Pete expresses himself: An investigation into the Penguin dialect.

Episode 292
Published: March 31, 2003

Lucky pig.
Lucky pig.

Episode 291
Published: March 28, 2003

Just as Preston started to relax...
Just as Preston started to relax...

Episode 290
Published: March 24, 2003

Katrina finds an unexpected piglet.
Katrina finds an unexpected piglet.

Episode 289
Published: March 21, 2003

Mortimer fills in for his uncle.
Mortimer fills in for his uncle.

Episode 288
Published: March 19, 2003

Preston demands a vacation - and gets it.
Preston demands a vacation - and gets it.

Episode 287
Published: March 17, 2003

Uneasy nights in the Hackles household.
Uneasy nights in the Hackles household.

Episode 286
Published: March 14, 2003

Hazel and Katrina try to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Hazel and Katrina try to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Episode 285
Published: March 12, 2003

The penguins return home... tension is in the air.
The penguins return home... tension is in the air.

Episode 284
Published: March 10, 2003

Preston keeps in touch with the Penguins.
Preston keeps in touch with the Penguins.

Episode 283
Published: March 07, 2003

And now for some rainy day poetry...
And now for some rainy day poetry...

Episode 282
Published: March 05, 2003

Percy and Pete take a break - sort of.
Percy and Pete take a break - sort of.

Episode 281
Published: March 03, 2003

Charlie the Chicken: on a mission of love.
Charlie the Chicken: on a mission of love.

Episode 280
Published: February 28, 2003

The penguins get a new toy. Marcus gets angry.
The penguins get a new toy. Marcus gets angry.

Episode 279
Published: February 26, 2003

Hackles and Preston discuss quantum physics.
Hackles and Preston discuss quantum physics.

Episode 278
Published: February 21, 2003

Preston's 133t Easter Egg.
Preston's 133t Easter Egg.

Episode 277
Published: February 19, 2003

Free snacks and caffeine at the office!
Free snacks and caffeine at the office!

Episode 276
Published: February 17, 2003

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Hackles gets "romantic" for Valentine's Day.

Episode 275
Published: February 14, 2003

When the rabbit is away, pig and dog will play.
When the rabbit is away, pig and dog will play.

Episode 274
Published: February 12, 2003

Don't let Preston get his hooves on your stuff!
Don't let Preston get his hooves on your stuff!

Episode 273
Published: February 10, 2003

Did Red Robot really win?
Did Red Robot really win?

Episode 272
Published: February 07, 2003

Red Robot crashes the party! Does his evil have no bounds?
Red Robot crashes the party! Does his evil have no bounds?

Episode 271
Published: February 05, 2003

The mastermind behind Evil Vic is revealed!
The mastermind behind Evil Vic is revealed!

Episode 270
Published: February 03, 2003

Evil Vic meets a kindred spirit.
Evil Vic meets a kindred spirit.

Episode 269
Published: January 27, 2003

Evil Vic is on a mission... of destruction.
Evil Vic is on a mission... of destruction.

Episode 268
Published: January 24, 2003

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Vic has an "evil" switch!

Episode 267
Published: January 22, 2003

Marcus asks for the time - and gets it.
Marcus asks for the time - and gets it.

Episode 266
Published: January 20, 2003

What is the best search engine?
What is the best search engine?

Episode 265
Published: January 17, 2003

Morning crisis at BitCo.
Morning crisis at BitCo.

Episode 264
Published: January 15, 2003

Lunch hour, Preston style.
Lunch hour, Preston style.

Episode 263
Published: January 13, 2003

Hackles shops at Big Buy... great selection isn't everything!
Hackles shops at Big Buy... great selection isn't everything!

Episode 262
Published: January 08, 2003

Hackles visits the local Hardware Hutt.
Hackles visits the local Hardware Hutt.

Episode 261
Published: January 06, 2003

The gang makes their New Year's resolutions.
The gang makes their New Year's resolutions.

Episode 260
Published: January 03, 2003

The day after Two Towers: Hackles and Preston are spooked.
The day after Two Towers: Hackles and Preston are spooked.

Episode 259
Published: January 01, 2003

Marcus thinks the meeting is a success.
Marcus thinks the meeting is a success.

Episode 258
Published: December 30, 2002

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"Santa" Vic receives a Christmas surprise.

Episode 257
Published: December 27, 2002

Katrina catches a mystery Santa.
Katrina catches a mystery Santa.

Episode 256
Published: December 25, 2002

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Mortimer receives Preston's Christmas "gift".

Episode 255
Published: December 23, 2002

Hackles' mom gives a well-intentioned Christmas gift.
Hackles' mom gives a well-intentioned Christmas gift.

Episode 254
Published: December 20, 2002

Mortimer bids farewell to Preston.
Mortimer bids farewell to Preston.

Episode 253
Published: December 18, 2002

Mortimer finally meets his idol.
Mortimer finally meets his idol.

Episode 252
Published: December 16, 2002

Hackles mourns the state of today's youth.
Hackles mourns the state of today's youth.

Episode 251
Published: December 13, 2002

Preston brings Mortimer to the office.
Preston brings Mortimer to the office.

Episode 250
Published: December 11, 2002

Preston wasn't prepared to fix an iMac.
Preston wasn't prepared to fix an iMac.

Episode 249
Published: December 09, 2002

Preston gets a visitor. Introducing: Mortimer!
Preston gets a visitor. Introducing: Mortimer!

Episode 248
Published: December 06, 2002

Hazel expands her vocabulary.
Hazel expands her vocabulary.

Episode 247
Published: December 04, 2002

Katrina and Hazel: Looking for love in all the wrong places.
Katrina and Hazel: Looking for love in all the wrong places.

Episode 246
Published: December 02, 2002

Invasion of the consumer electronics mega-store!
Invasion of the consumer electronics mega-store!

Episode 245
Published: November 29, 2002

Hackles Thanksgiving Traditions 2002.
Hackles Thanksgiving Traditions 2002.

Episode 244
Published: November 27, 2002

Preston cooks up a plan to pester the penguins.
Preston cooks up a plan to pester the penguins.

Episode 243
Published: November 25, 2002

Preston writes a boss button program.
Preston writes a boss button program.

Episode 242
Published: November 22, 2002

Preston takes a stand on employee privacy.
Preston takes a stand on employee privacy.

Episode 241
Published: November 20, 2002

Boss Dog cracks down on websurfing in the office.
Boss Dog cracks down on websurfing in the office.

Episode 240
Published: November 18, 2002

Doctors orders - Preston gets some exercise.
Doctors orders - Preston gets some exercise.

Episode 239
Published: November 15, 2002

Marcus catches a couple penguins napping on the job.
Marcus catches a couple penguins napping on the job.

Episode 238
Published: November 13, 2002

Hackles unveils his new desktop theme.
Hackles unveils his new desktop theme.

Episode 237
Published: November 11, 2002

Tetris Tetris everywhere.
Tetris Tetris everywhere.

Episode 236
Published: November 08, 2002

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There's nothing like a "friendly" game of darts.

Episode 235
Published: November 06, 2002

What's a rec room without video games?
What's a rec room without video games?

Episode 234
Published: November 04, 2002

Halloween 2002 at BitCo.: Katrina spices up the party.
Halloween 2002 at BitCo.: Katrina spices up the party.

Episode 233
Published: November 01, 2002

BitCo. gets a new rec room.
BitCo. gets a new rec room.

Episode 232
Published: October 30, 2002

Hackles tries a new Linux distribution.
Hackles tries a new Linux distribution.

Episode 231
Published: October 28, 2002

Hackles takes up a new hobby: painting!
Hackles takes up a new hobby: painting!

Episode 230
Published: October 25, 2002

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Hackles spreads the "joy" of Linux.

Episode 229
Published: October 23, 2002

There's more than one way to repel a mouse.
There's more than one way to repel a mouse.

Episode 228
Published: October 21, 2002

Preston wants root.
Preston wants root.

Episode 227
Published: October 11, 2002

The CEO is coming! Hazel has a plan...
The CEO is coming! Hazel has a plan...

Episode 226
Published: October 09, 2002

Preston goes into hiding.
Preston goes into hiding.

Episode 225
Published: October 07, 2002

Preston takes a stand against the CEO.
Preston takes a stand against the CEO.

Episode 224
Published: October 04, 2002

How bad can the CEO of BitCo be?
How bad can the CEO of BitCo be?

Episode 223
Published: October 02, 2002

To work or not to work...
To work or not to work...

Episode 222
Published: September 30, 2002

Does BitCo have a pig prejudice?
Does BitCo have a pig prejudice?

Episode 221
Published: September 27, 2002

More layoffs at BitCo.
More layoffs at BitCo.

Episode 220
Published: September 25, 2002

Marcus scrutinizes Preston's book purchase.
Marcus scrutinizes Preston's book purchase.

Episode 219
Published: September 23, 2002

There's something in the air at BitCo.
There's something in the air at BitCo.

Episode 218
Published: September 20, 2002

SeX-ML sells.
SeX-ML sells.

Episode 217
Published: September 18, 2002

Preston gets a new printer.
Preston gets a new printer.

Episode 216
Published: September 16, 2002

Where have all the emails gone?
Where have all the emails gone?

Episode 215
Published: September 13, 2002

Vic's advanced programming backfires.
Vic's advanced programming backfires.

Episode 214
Published: September 11, 2002

Did Percy win the go-kart race?
Did Percy win the go-kart race?

Episode 213
Published: September 09, 2002

Behold, the ultimate go-kart race.
Behold, the ultimate go-kart race.

Episode 212
Published: September 06, 2002

Gluttony at the coaster park.
Gluttony at the coaster park.

Episode 211
Published: September 04, 2002

The project is finished- time for some fun!
The project is finished- time for some fun!

Episode 210
Published: September 02, 2002

Preston burns the midnight oil.
Preston burns the midnight oil.

Episode 209
Published: August 30, 2002

Preston does some lunchtime eavesdropping.
Preston does some lunchtime eavesdropping.

Episode 208
Published: August 28, 2002

The grand farewell speech for 1337 h4X0r Academy.
The grand farewell speech for 1337 h4X0r Academy.

Episode 207
Published: August 26, 2002

Hazel gets a mixed reception back at the office.
Hazel gets a mixed reception back at the office.

Episode 206
Published: August 23, 2002

It's a hard knock life for Hazel on the inside.
It's a hard knock life for Hazel on the inside.

Episode 205
Published: August 21, 2002

Hazel gets a visit from the F.B.I.
Hazel gets a visit from the F.B.I.

Episode 204
Published: August 19, 2002

Hazel's homework could be hazardous.
Hazel's homework could be hazardous.

Episode 203
Published: August 16, 2002

Hazel meets the old goat.
Hazel meets the old goat.

Episode 202
Published: August 14, 2002

The unfortunate instructor.
The unfortunate instructor.

Episode 201
Published: August 12, 2002

Marcus gives Hazel career advice.
Marcus gives Hazel career advice.

Episode 200
Published: August 07, 2002

Some computer books contain... horror!
Some computer books contain... horror!

Episode 199
Published: August 07, 2002

Hazel enrolls in computer school.
Hazel enrolls in computer school.

Episode 198
Published: August 05, 2002

Vic visits the flip-side.
Vic visits the flip-side.

Episode 197
Published: August 02, 2002

Security is relative.
Security is relative.

Episode 196
Published: July 31, 2002

Marcus picks a name for BitCo's software.
Marcus picks a name for BitCo's software.

Episode 195
Published: July 29, 2002

System Administrator Appreciation Day 2002.
System Administrator Appreciation Day 2002.

Episode 194
Published: July 26, 2002

Katrina gets her just deserts.
Katrina gets her just deserts.

Episode 193
Published: July 24, 2002

Marcus has a secret.
Marcus has a secret.

Episode 192
Published: July 22, 2002

Hackles gets hooked on man pages.
Hackles gets hooked on man pages.

Episode 191
Published: July 19, 2002

What do Percy and Pete do in their free time?
What do Percy and Pete do in their free time?

Episode 190
Published: July 17, 2002

Preston's roots exposed on Google!
Preston's roots exposed on Google!

Episode 189
Published: July 10, 2002

Hazel learns about Googling.
Hazel learns about Googling.

Episode 188
Published: July 08, 2002

When UML diagrams go wrong.
When UML diagrams go wrong.

Episode 187
Published: July 05, 2002

Marcus displays his unique sense of humor.
Marcus displays his unique sense of humor.

Episode 186
Published: July 03, 2002

Preston's product loyalty lies with the vendor who provides the best toys.
Preston's product loyalty lies with the vendor who provides the best toys.

Episode 185
Published: July 01, 2002

The Official Hackles Geek Hierarchy.
The Official Hackles Geek Hierarchy.

Episode 184
Published: June 28, 2002

Hackles' collar has an unexpected feature.
Hackles' collar has an unexpected feature.

Episode 183
Published: June 26, 2002

Vic tries to help Hackles lose weight.
Vic tries to help Hackles lose weight.

Episode 182
Published: June 24, 2002

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Hazel fears making it "big" in the world of high tech.

Episode 181
Published: June 21, 2002

Hackles recounts his favorite Episode II scene.
Hackles recounts his favorite Episode II scene.

Episode 180
Published: June 19, 2002

Too many pigs!
Too many pigs!

Episode 179
Published: June 17, 2002

Katrina raises her glass to Open Source.
Katrina raises her glass to Open Source.

Episode 178
Published: June 14, 2002

It's an office party for the Mozilla 1.0 release!
It's an office party for the Mozilla 1.0 release!

Episode 177
Published: June 12, 2002

Hackles finds a caffeine substitute.
Hackles finds a caffeine substitute.

Episode 176
Published: June 10, 2002

Preston to the rescue?
Preston to the rescue?

Episode 175
Published: June 07, 2002

Hackles is in for a rough night.
Hackles is in for a rough night.

Episode 174
Published: June 05, 2002

There's more than one use for ethernet cable.
There's more than one use for ethernet cable.

Episode 173
Published: June 03, 2002

Hackles unleashes a monster.
Hackles unleashes a monster.

Episode 172
Published: May 31, 2002

Caffeine fuels the cubicle fairies.
Caffeine fuels the cubicle fairies.

Episode 171
Published: May 29, 2002

Preston did have a cubicle fairy...
Preston did have a cubicle fairy...

Episode 170
Published: May 27, 2002

Some cubicle fairies are more welcome than others.
Some cubicle fairies are more welcome than others.

Episode 169
Published: May 24, 2002

Hackles meets his muse.
Hackles meets his muse.

Episode 168
Published: May 22, 2002

Hackles lodges a familiar complaint.
Hackles lodges a familiar complaint.

Episode 167
Published: May 20, 2002

Acronyms-o-plenty!
Acronyms-o-plenty!

Episode 166
Published: May 17, 2002

Spider surprise!
Spider surprise!

Episode 165
Published: May 15, 2002

Katrina's web shooter strikes again!
Katrina's web shooter strikes again!

Episode 164
Published: May 13, 2002

Katrina gets a web shooter.
Katrina gets a web shooter.

Episode 163
Published: May 10, 2002

Hazel weaves a tangled web.
Hazel weaves a tangled web.

Episode 162
Published: May 08, 2002

It's Web Comics Awareness Day 2002! Marcus is not impressed.
It's Web Comics Awareness Day 2002! Marcus is not impressed.

Episode 161
Published: May 05, 2002

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No more cubicle sharing: time to send back the "undesirables!"

Episode 160
Published: May 03, 2002

Sharing cubicles: Katrina feels she's being watched.
Sharing cubicles: Katrina feels she's being watched.

Episode 159
Published: May 01, 2002

It's not easy sharing your cubicle.
It's not easy sharing your cubicle.

Episode 158
Published: April 29, 2002

Hackles finds a big surprise in his cubicle.
Hackles finds a big surprise in his cubicle.

Episode 157
Published: April 26, 2002

Katrina gets her hackles raised at the Hardware Hutt.
Katrina gets her hackles raised at the Hardware Hutt.

Episode 156
Published: April 24, 2002

Vic gets technical with Preston.
Vic gets technical with Preston.

Episode 155
Published: April 22, 2002

The day after the big rave: the charade is off.
The day after the big rave: the charade is off.

Episode 154
Published: April 19, 2002

Preston takes the gang to a rave.
Preston takes the gang to a rave.

Episode 153
Published: April 17, 2002

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The "ninja" pig trips up.

Episode 152
Published: April 15, 2002

Boss Dog calls Preston's bluff.
Boss Dog calls Preston's bluff.

Episode 151
Published: April 12, 2002

Neo Preston educates Hackles in the ways of h4x0r music.
Neo Preston educates Hackles in the ways of h4x0r music.

Episode 150
Published: April 10, 2002

Preston dresses to impress.
Preston dresses to impress.

Episode 149
Published: April 08, 2002

What do penguins do with paperclips?
What do penguins do with paperclips?

Episode 148
Published: April 05, 2002

Supercalifragilisticexpialidociuos.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidociuos.

Episode 147
Published: April 03, 2002

Vic vs. the Windows box, in a battle of the wits.
Vic vs. the Windows box, in a battle of the wits.

Episode 146
Published: April 01, 2002

Vic meets Hackles' computers.
Vic meets Hackles' computers.

Episode 145
Published: March 29, 2002

Hackles has a plan for the Digikatz competition.
Hackles has a plan for the Digikatz competition.

Episode 144
Published: March 27, 2002

Conflicting priorities in the conference room...
Conflicting priorities in the conference room...

Episode 143
Published: March 25, 2002

Must catch all the Digikatz!
Must catch all the Digikatz!

Episode 142
Published: March 22, 2002

Vic shows off his robot pride.
Vic shows off his robot pride.

Episode 141
Published: March 20, 2002

Hackles sends Preston to a dubious fate.
Hackles sends Preston to a dubious fate.

Episode 140
Published: March 18, 2002

Hazel finds a stumbling block in UNIX.
Hazel finds a stumbling block in UNIX.

Episode 139
Published: March 15, 2002

Marcus returns to the office: it's business as usual.
Marcus returns to the office: it's business as usual.

Episode 138
Published: March 13, 2002

The gang hacks into the hospital for Marcus.
The gang hacks into the hospital for Marcus.

Episode 137
Published: March 11, 2002

It's lights out for Marcus!
It's lights out for Marcus!

Episode 136
Published: March 08, 2002

Nurse Dottie shows her bedside manner.
Nurse Dottie shows her bedside manner.

Episode 135
Published: March 06, 2002

The hospital holds a surprise for Marcus.
The hospital holds a surprise for Marcus.

Episode 134
Published: March 04, 2002

Marcus and his doctor have an open discussion.
Marcus and his doctor have an open discussion.

Episode 133
Published: March 01, 2002

Hackles discovers Marcus' Achilles Heel.
Hackles discovers Marcus' Achilles Heel.

Episode 132
Published: February 27, 2002

Marcus vs. Katrina: file format wars!
Marcus vs. Katrina: file format wars!

Episode 131
Published: February 25, 2002

Charlie Chicken's big proposal.
Charlie Chicken's big proposal.

Episode 130
Published: February 22, 2002

Katrina gets Slashdotted.
Katrina gets Slashdotted.

Episode 129
Published: February 20, 2002

The great Olympics scandal 2002!
The great Olympics scandal 2002!

Episode 128
Published: February 18, 2002

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Preston does some "number crunching". Sorry, bad pun.

Episode 127
Published: February 15, 2002

Katrina has her own plans for Valentine's Day.
Katrina has her own plans for Valentine's Day.

Episode 126
Published: February 13, 2002

Does Vic have plans for world domination?
Does Vic have plans for world domination?

Episode 125
Published: February 11, 2002

The jig is up for Vic!
The jig is up for Vic!

Episode 124
Published: February 08, 2002

Marcus can finally see Hackles eye-to-eye.
Marcus can finally see Hackles eye-to-eye.

Episode 123
Published: February 06, 2002

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"Hackles" codes, old-skool style.

Episode 122
Published: February 04, 2002

Vic has a job to do.
Vic has a job to do.

Episode 121
Published: February 01, 2002

The new iMac identity crisis.
The new iMac identity crisis.

Episode 120
Published: January 30, 2002

Breaking news: mystery squid discovered!
Breaking news: mystery squid discovered!

Episode 119
Published: January 28, 2002

Vic has delusions of grandeur.
Vic has delusions of grandeur.

Episode 118
Published: January 25, 2002

Behold, the birth of Vic!
Behold, the birth of Vic!

Episode 117
Published: January 23, 2002

Boss Dog cleverly avoids a Mac debate with Hackles.
Boss Dog cleverly avoids a Mac debate with Hackles.

Episode 116
Published: January 21, 2002

The computer show: Katrina finds a suspicious bargain.
The computer show: Katrina finds a suspicious bargain.

Episode 115
Published: January 18, 2002

Hackles purchases the key component for his super robot!
Hackles purchases the key component for his super robot!

Episode 114
Published: January 16, 2002

The computer show: Hackles' big plan.
The computer show: Hackles' big plan.

Episode 113
Published: January 14, 2002

A Hackles blast from the past!
A Hackles blast from the past!

Episode 112
Published: January 11, 2002

A trip to the computer show.
A trip to the computer show.

Episode 111
Published: January 09, 2002

Marcus reveals the secret to marketing.
Marcus reveals the secret to marketing.

Episode 110
Published: January 07, 2002

Hazel takes a trip to the dreaded server room.
Hazel takes a trip to the dreaded server room.

Episode 109
Published: January 04, 2002

The penguins give the office network a LotR theme.
The penguins give the office network a LotR theme.

Episode 108
Published: January 02, 2002

Lord of the Rings mania takes over the office!
Lord of the Rings mania takes over the office!

Episode 107
Published: December 31, 2001

What would it take for Boss Dog to revoke the dress code?
What would it take for Boss Dog to revoke the dress code?

Episode 106
Published: December 28, 2001

The real reason Preston doesn't like the dress code.
The real reason Preston doesn't like the dress code.

Episode 105
Published: December 26, 2001

The office Christmas party: Follow the light!
The office Christmas party: Follow the light!

Episode 104
Published: December 24, 2001

The office Christmas party: Hackles arrives early.
The office Christmas party: Hackles arrives early.

Episode 103
Published: December 21, 2001

The penguins try to follow the dress code...
The penguins try to follow the dress code...

Episode 102
Published: December 19, 2001

Hazel and Katrina in skirts. How strange!
Hazel and Katrina in skirts. How strange!

Episode 101
Published: December 17, 2001

Hackles has a beef with the dress code.
Hackles has a beef with the dress code.

Episode 100
Published: December 14, 2001

Boss Dog proposes a dress code for the office.
Boss Dog proposes a dress code for the office.

Episode 99
Published: December 12, 2001

Hackles and Preston can't see eye to eye.
Hackles and Preston can't see eye to eye.

Episode 98
Published: December 10, 2001

It's lunch time at the office. Where to go?
It's lunch time at the office. Where to go?

Episode 97
Published: December 07, 2001

You can't judge a pig by his book's cover.
You can't judge a pig by his book's cover.

Episode 96
Published: December 05, 2001

Katrina wishes for peace. Is it realistic?
Katrina wishes for peace. Is it realistic?

Episode 95
Published: December 03, 2001

The text editor holy war continues: Marcus doesn't get it.
The text editor holy war continues: Marcus doesn't get it.

Episode 94
Published: November 30, 2001

The text editor holy war continues: What does Katrina use?
The text editor holy war continues: What does Katrina use?

Episode 93
Published: November 28, 2001

Hackles unwittingly starts a text editor holy war.
Hackles unwittingly starts a text editor holy war.

Episode 92
Published: November 26, 2001

What do penguins eat for Thanksgiving?
What do penguins eat for Thanksgiving?

Episode 91
Published: November 19, 2001

Katrina displays her opinion of Microsoft technology.
Katrina displays her opinion of Microsoft technology.

Episode 90
Published: November 16, 2001

Marcus engages in some righteous defenestration.
Marcus engages in some righteous defenestration.

Episode 89
Published: November 14, 2001

Hazel feels the side effects of fame.
Hazel feels the side effects of fame.

Episode 88
Published: November 12, 2001

Hazel's revenge. It's a triumph for rabbits everywhere!
Hazel's revenge. It's a triumph for rabbits everywhere!

Episode 87
Published: November 09, 2001

Hazel meets her opponent for the final match. What a jerk!
Hazel meets her opponent for the final match. What a jerk!

Episode 86
Published: November 07, 2001

The crowd goes wild for Hazel!
The crowd goes wild for Hazel!

Episode 85
Published: November 05, 2001

Hazel enters the Blood Battle III tournament.
Hazel enters the Blood Battle III tournament.

Episode 84
Published: November 02, 2001

The office Halloween party: It's a geek-fest!
The office Halloween party: It's a geek-fest!

Episode 83
Published: October 31, 2001

Some animals really know how to party.
Some animals really know how to party.

Episode 82
Published: October 29, 2001

Hazel leaps out with fire and fury.
Hazel leaps out with fire and fury.

Episode 81
Published: October 26, 2001

Katrina goes on the prowl.
Katrina goes on the prowl.

Episode 80
Published: October 24, 2001

Blood-curdling sounds fill the office!
Blood-curdling sounds fill the office!

Episode 79
Published: October 22, 2001

Preston & Boss Dog go snout to snout in Blood Battle III.
Preston & Boss Dog go snout to snout in Blood Battle III.

Episode 78
Published: October 19, 2001

Panic besets the office!
Panic besets the office!

Episode 77
Published: October 17, 2001

Hazel gets a sweet tooth.
Hazel gets a sweet tooth.

Episode 76
Published: October 15, 2001

Hackles dreams of fame and glory.
Hackles dreams of fame and glory.

Episode 75
Published: October 12, 2001

Preston's new video card is a blast!
Preston's new video card is a blast!

Episode 74
Published: October 10, 2001

The penguins rush off to... do something.
The penguins rush off to... do something.

Episode 73
Published: October 08, 2001

Preston shows off his SwineForce X-2000 video card.
Preston shows off his SwineForce X-2000 video card.

Episode 72
Published: October 05, 2001

Preston buys the latest and... greatest(?) in video cards.
Preston buys the latest and... greatest(?) in video cards.

Episode 71
Published: October 03, 2001

Whack-A-Mole vs. Blood Battle III: which is more wholesome?
Whack-A-Mole vs. Blood Battle III: which is more wholesome?

Episode 70
Published: October 01, 2001

When peaceful protests go awry.
When peaceful protests go awry.

Episode 69
Published: September 28, 2001

Marcus takes Preston to his favorite arcade.
Marcus takes Preston to his favorite arcade.

Episode 68
Published: September 26, 2001

Oh no, Hazel's hard drive crashes!
Oh no, Hazel's hard drive crashes!

Episode 67
Published: September 24, 2001

Preston pedantically pontificates on stochastic processes.
Preston pedantically pontificates on stochastic processes.

Episode 66
Published: September 21, 2001

Percy tells a current events joke, nerd style.
Percy tells a current events joke, nerd style.

Episode 65
Published: September 19, 2001

Marcus returns from his date, alive but jaded.
Marcus returns from his date, alive but jaded.

Episode 64
Published: September 17, 2001

The cat's out of the bag for Marcus.
The cat's out of the bag for Marcus.

Episode 63
Published: September 14, 2001

Nothing seemed very funny today.
Nothing seemed very funny today.

Episode 62
Published: September 11, 2001

Marcus finally meets his date.
Marcus finally meets his date.

Episode 61
Published: September 10, 2001

The Hackles gang catches a little surf and sun.
The Hackles gang catches a little surf and sun.

Episode 60
Published: August 31, 2001

A typical action-packed night for Preston.
A typical action-packed night for Preston.

Episode 59
Published: August 29, 2001

Marcus belittles the penguins' love lives.
Marcus belittles the penguins' love lives.

Episode 58
Published: August 27, 2001

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Marcus gets a "blind" date.

Episode 57
Published: August 24, 2001

Marcus becomes an Internet celebrity!
Marcus becomes an Internet celebrity!

Episode 56
Published: August 22, 2001

Marcus causes some noise pollution.
Marcus causes some noise pollution.

Episode 55
Published: August 20, 2001

Time to go home, Hackles.
Time to go home, Hackles.

Episode 54
Published: August 17, 2001

Extreme office chair racing!
Extreme office chair racing!

Episode 53
Published: August 15, 2001

Hackles and Preston get EXTREME!
Hackles and Preston get EXTREME!

Episode 52
Published: August 13, 2001

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Preston gives Hackles a "boost".

Episode 51
Published: August 10, 2001

Marcus chews Hackles out - is he getting through?
Marcus chews Hackles out - is he getting through?

Episode 50
Published: August 08, 2001

Hackles takes the red pill.
Hackles takes the red pill.

Episode 49
Published: August 06, 2001

Bugs... bugs... too many bugs!
Bugs... bugs... too many bugs!

Episode 48
Published: August 03, 2001

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Preston gets "new computer" envy.

Episode 47
Published: August 01, 2001

Hackles wrestles with his Linux setup.
Hackles wrestles with his Linux setup.

Episode 46
Published: July 30, 2001

Katrina gets a new computer. Whee!
Katrina gets a new computer. Whee!

Episode 45
Published: July 27, 2001

New computers for everyone! Percy and Pete come up with host names.
New computers for everyone! Percy and Pete come up with host names.

Episode 44
Published: July 25, 2001

Red robot mystery continued: Percy and Peter take security precautions.
Red robot mystery continued: Percy and Peter take security precautions.

Episode 43
Published: July 23, 2001

Red robot mystery continued: The penguins look for clues.
Red robot mystery continued: The penguins look for clues.

Episode 42
Published: July 20, 2001

Wake up Hazel! Red robot is coming!
Wake up Hazel! Red robot is coming!

Episode 41
Published: July 18, 2001

Every coder has a favorite neon-yellow caffeine drink.
Every coder has a favorite neon-yellow caffeine drink.

Episode 40
Published: July 16, 2001

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A "trip" to the salad bar.

Episode 39
Published: July 13, 2001

Watch what you order in front of the pig!
Watch what you order in front of the pig!

Episode 38
Published: July 11, 2001

Programming: Art vs. Science.
Programming: Art vs. Science.

Episode 37
Published: July 09, 2001

Preston can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk?
Preston can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk?

Episode 36
Published: July 06, 2001

Here comes Preston, the porcine programmer!
Here comes Preston, the porcine programmer!

Episode 35
Published: July 04, 2001

This interview stinks!
This interview stinks!

Episode 34
Published: July 02, 2001

Hackles interviews a suspicious applicant.
Hackles interviews a suspicious applicant.

Episode 33
Published: June 29, 2001

The interviews are going... slowly...
The interviews are going... slowly...

Episode 32
Published: June 27, 2001

The search for a new programmer begins.
The search for a new programmer begins.

Episode 31
Published: June 25, 2001

Marcus slams Open Source software.
Marcus slams Open Source software.

Episode 30
Published: June 21, 2001

Microsoft's latest fiasco.
Microsoft's latest fiasco.

Episode 29
Published: June 18, 2001

Hazel dreams of raiding tombs.
Hazel dreams of raiding tombs.

Episode 28
Published: June 14, 2001

Movie night at Hackles' house: Star Wars!
Movie night at Hackles' house: Star Wars!

Episode 27
Published: June 11, 2001

Our tribute to Star Trek Voyager.
Our tribute to Star Trek Voyager.

Episode 26
Published: June 07, 2001

Now we see how Hazel spent her day off.
Now we see how Hazel spent her day off.

Episode 25
Published: June 04, 2001

Where did the penguins go?
Where did the penguins go?

Episode 24
Published: May 31, 2001

Marcus comes face to face with the consequences of downsizing.
Marcus comes face to face with the consequences of downsizing.

Episode 23
Published: May 28, 2001

The gang takes a field trip.
The gang takes a field trip.

Episode 22
Published: May 24, 2001

Katrina rescues Hackles from his seclusion.
Katrina rescues Hackles from his seclusion.

Episode 21
Published: May 21, 2001

Oh no! The power goes out at BitCo.
Oh no! The power goes out at BitCo.

Episode 20
Published: May 17, 2001

Peter the penguin enjoys the simple things in life.
Peter the penguin enjoys the simple things in life.

Episode 19
Published: May 14, 2001

Hackles asks the penguins an unwise question.
Hackles asks the penguins an unwise question.

Episode 18
Published: May 10, 2001

Katrina and Hazel philosophize on a sunny hill.
Katrina and Hazel philosophize on a sunny hill.

Episode 17
Published: May 07, 2001

It's our Web Comics Awareness Day strip!
It's our Web Comics Awareness Day strip!

Episode 16
Published: May 05, 2001

The drug test results are in!
The drug test results are in!

Episode 15
Published: May 03, 2001

The boss gets a new Mac.
The boss gets a new Mac.

Episode 14
Published: April 30, 2001

A drug test?? The office is buzzing with gossip.
A drug test?? The office is buzzing with gossip.

Episode 13
Published: April 26, 2001

Hazel is bored now, but it doesn't take much to get her going!
Hazel is bored now, but it doesn't take much to get her going!

Episode 12
Published: April 19, 2001

Hackles gives his big presentation... Groovy, man.
Hackles gives his big presentation... Groovy, man.

Episode 11
Published: April 15, 2001

Katrina shows Hackles how to use the Gimp.
Katrina shows Hackles how to use the Gimp.

Episode 10
Published: April 12, 2001

Hackles is given an unpleasant assignment.
Hackles is given an unpleasant assignment.

Episode 9
Published: April 10, 2001

Hackles notices something different...
Hackles notices something different...

Episode 8
Published: April 04, 2001

Marcus gets exactly what he asks for.
Marcus gets exactly what he asks for.

Episode 7
Published: March 31, 2001

Marcus gets on Katrina's last nerve.
Marcus gets on Katrina's last nerve.

Episode 6
Published: March 31, 2001

Marcus the mouse, in a foul mood as usual.
Marcus the mouse, in a foul mood as usual.

Episode 5
Published: March 31, 2001

Introducing Katrina Vittles, feline Web developer.
Introducing Katrina Vittles, feline Web developer.

Episode 4
Published: March 31, 2001

Hackles improves his vocabulary.
Hackles improves his vocabulary.

Episode 3
Published: March 31, 2001

Hackles has a network problem. Will the penguin help?
Hackles has a network problem. Will the penguin help?

Episode 2
Published: March 31, 2001

Our first ever comic strip. Hi Hackles!
Our first ever comic strip. Hi Hackles!

Episode 1
Published: March 31, 2001