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What is the worst thing about the portrayal of software development in movies?

Survey period: 31 Mar 2014 to 7 Apr 2014

I know you want to pick them all. Pick the *worst*.

OptionVotes% 
The little beeping noises that all apps emit when data is rendered on the screen1355.93
The stereotype of the developer (age, gender, hygeine and dress sense)24010.54
Code dumps are either FORTRAN or HTML.562.46
All input is done via a Terminal window. Except when they use a stand-up 80" touch-screen.1396.10
All security systems can be cracked in under a minute. Usually by guessing a password.74032.48
Viruses and Trojans show skull-and-crossbones popups.1064.65
Every computer can interface with every other computer seamlessly.29212.82
All data can be enhanced. eg disguised voices made clear, grainy pictures made sharp48021.07
Other (post your suggestion in the comments section)903.95



 
GeneralFavorite movie on this topic Pin
thatraja30-Mar-14 21:11
professionalthatraja30-Mar-14 21:11 
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thatraja30-Mar-14 21:10
professionalthatraja30-Mar-14 21:10 
GeneralAll of above PinPopular
Rutvik Dave30-Mar-14 21:09
professionalRutvik Dave30-Mar-14 21:09 
GeneralRe: All of above Pin
Dennis E White31-Mar-14 6:05
professionalDennis E White31-Mar-14 6:05 
GeneralThe scene that sends computer virus to alien spaceship.... PinPopular
AndersonChau30-Mar-14 20:53
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GeneralRe: The scene that sends computer virus to alien spaceship.... Pin
PedroMC31-Mar-14 0:14
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GeneralRe: The scene that sends computer virus to alien spaceship.... Pin
BrainiacV1-Apr-14 8:30
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GeneralRe: The scene that sends computer virus to alien spaceship.... Pin
ricmil422-Apr-14 3:46
ricmil422-Apr-14 3:46 
Luckily the aliens had a Hayes compatible Modem.
GeneralHow about... Pin
Johnny J.30-Mar-14 20:48
professionalJohnny J.30-Mar-14 20:48 
GeneralI only wish it were this cool... NOT! Pin
Sander Rossel30-Mar-14 20:45
professionalSander Rossel30-Mar-14 20:45 
GeneralAlso... Pin
krumia30-Mar-14 20:36
krumia30-Mar-14 20:36 
GeneralEverybody always know exactly what to do... Pin
AlexCode30-Mar-14 20:16
professionalAlexCode30-Mar-14 20:16 
GeneralRe: Everybody always know exactly what to do... Pin
krumia30-Mar-14 20:31
krumia30-Mar-14 20:31 
GeneralRe: Everybody always know exactly what to do... Pin
Karen Mitchelle30-Mar-14 22:23
professionalKaren Mitchelle30-Mar-14 22:23 
GeneralSystem security PinPopular
Markus-81130-Mar-14 19:07
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GeneralRe: System security Pin
Eddy Vluggen31-Mar-14 8:02
professionalEddy Vluggen31-Mar-14 8:02 
GeneralHere's a few Pin
DaveX8630-Mar-14 18:40
DaveX8630-Mar-14 18:40 
GeneralI don't think any of them are bad PinPopular
Paul M Watt30-Mar-14 9:38
mentorPaul M Watt30-Mar-14 9:38 
GeneralRe: I don't think any of them are bad Pin
MacSpudster31-Mar-14 5:32
professionalMacSpudster31-Mar-14 5:32 
GeneralRe: I don't think any of them are bad Pin
Lilith.C1-Apr-14 11:55
Lilith.C1-Apr-14 11:55 

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