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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



 
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GeneralAll of the above. Pin
Simon O'Riordan from UK31-Mar-14 21:08
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Jonas Hammarberg31-Mar-14 19:55
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GeneralAll of the above? Pin
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Simon O'Riordan from UK31-Mar-14 21:12
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Johann van der Smut31-Mar-14 19:33
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GeneralHow come they are all perfect? Pin
dan!sh 31-Mar-14 17:44
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GeneralRe: How come they are all perfect? Pin
thatraja1-Apr-14 2:39
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GeneralYou mean I can only choose one? Pin
Casey Sheridan31-Mar-14 16:28
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