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Even Grues Get Full is the fourth collection of the beloved geek comic strip User Friendly by J.D. "Illiad" Frazer. Infused with fresh, dry humor, the comic strip brings its vibrant cast of characters to life, captivating millions globally—from tech professionals to young prodigies, and even nostalgic grandmothers missing their Commodore 64s. The strip is rich in geek culture references, including obscure movies and vintage computer games, yet remains accessible to non-geeks who appreciate the engaging storylines and character dynamics. Readers enjoy Erwin's sharp wit, Miranda's perpetual angst, the Smiling Man's cunning schemes, and A.J.'s endearing naïveté. Central to the strip is Dust Puppy, the gentle-hearted mascot who has won the affection of fans everywhere. In this collection, readers can follow Stef's escapades with a giant Tequila worm, Mike's struggles with Mr. Cola, and the tech crew's move to an abandoned missile silo. Additionally, it features the poignant 9/11 tribute cartoons, praised for their heartfelt simplicity. Dubbed "Dilbert for Geeks" by Wired magazine, User Friendly stands out as one of the most intelligent and socially aware comics on the internet, making this book a must-read for anyone involved with computers or living with a tech enthusiast.

It's back to Columbia Internet, "the friendliest, hardest-working, and most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in the world," for our third installment from the hit online comic, User Friendly. The cast: Quake-obsessed techies, self-absorbed sales staff, well-meaning execs, and assorted almost-humans. The background: too little office space, warring operating systems, and eternally clueless customers.Tag along as geeks go camping, Mike finds a new use for silly putty, and Stef decides to beef up his Quake skills with the Acme Forced-Feedback Enemy-Denial Smackdown Ergonomic Game Chair.If you've read the first two User Friendly editions from O'Reilly, you don't need an introduction to Greg, Jeff, Miranda, the Dust Puppy and the others. But if you haven't, welcome to the world of the hard-core geek, where humor--especially at one's own foibles--can be a survival skill. Since this is true of most work environments, chances are you won't have to know Unix or be able to log in as "root" in order to get the joke.Illiad's community is truly global--the comic's one-million-plus readers log on from Israel, Brazil, Iceland, New Zealand, and Greece, among other far-flung locations. All kinds of people seem drawn to the strip-- from 8-year-old girls to 81-year-old women--a large, diverse, and very loyal community.

User Friendly tells the story of Columbia Internet, "the friendliest, hardest-working, and most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in the world." Take three techs, two salespeople, a designer, two executives, a couple of administrative staff, mix in a mischievous Artificial Intelligence and a "dust puppy" born from the innards of a mega server, put them all together in a crowded little office, and you have the makings of one of the most off-beat, original, and funny comic strips to come along in years. User Friendly reads like Dilbert for the open-source community. Already in syndication in The National Post , one of Canada's leading national newspapers, and with a massive online following, it provides outsiders a lighthearted look at the world of the hard- core geek, and allows those who make their living dwelling in this world a chance to laugh at themselves.

The follow-up to the highly successful first collection of User Friendly comic strips, Evil Geniuses in a Nutshell tells the continuing tale of Columbia Internet, "the friendliest, hardest-working and most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in theworld."