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comic grab bag Discover a random, new webcomic with each click, using the random comic link generator! It started out as a simple exercise in generating pseudo-random numbers using the bash shell. Then Drake wanted to try making a bash-based CGI script for fun. The result is a clunky but fun web page that we find addictively clickable!

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Behind the Scenes (a little outdated) – Come see the transformation of our strip from a lowly concept sketch to a complete, fully operational battle station. Err, comic.

fight SPAM bots Help fight SPAM bots on the Internet by generating pages like this on your website. All you need is a simple perl script. The robots must not win. Up with people!

team hackles @ seti Join us in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence! If you don't know about SETI, here is an introduction from the SETI@home web site:

"SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data."

A person running the SETI@home program can start or join a group, for example representing their office or school. Team Hackles is a SETI@home group started by Phil, one of Drake's former co‑workers, and all our readers are welcome to join. Let's find us some aliens!

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