# Microsoft Bob on The No Agenda Show

Microsoft Bob comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2020 to February 2023.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** February 2020 – February 2023
- **Related topics:** [Archivist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archivist.md), [Auction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auction.md), [Collectibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectibles.md), [Cortana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortana.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [No Agenda Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### No Agenda Art Generator, Microsoft Bob and Clippy

- **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-13
- **Time:** 2:10:41–2:18:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/no-agenda-art-generator-microsoft-bob-and-clippy.md

The hosts reviewed listener-submitted artwork for the episode, including pieces featuring "Microsoft Barf" and the historical office assistant "Clippy." A discussion of Microsoft's software history touched on the failure of Microsoft Bob and the intrusive nature of the Cortana assistant. The show's "value for value" model continues to drive creative contributions from the global community.

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### John's Closet and Microsoft Bob Frisbee Auction

- **Episode:** [1216: Rando](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-16
- **Time:** 2:22:58–2:24:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando/chapter/john-s-closet-and-microsoft-bob-frisbee-auction.md

A recurring segment about items found in John C. Dvorak's closet focuses on a "mint condition" Microsoft Bob frisbee. Despite being a rare tech collectible from 2010, the item has yet to receive a $100 bid, leading to a discussion on the lack of appreciation for such historical artifacts.

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### John C. Dvorak Estate Sale, Microsoft Bob Frisbee

- **Episode:** [1215: Omnipocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-13
- **Time:** 2:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse/chapter/john-c-dvorak-estate-sale-microsoft-bob-frisbee.md

John C. Dvorak announces he is selling off the contents of his closet, describing himself as a classically trained archivist looking for capable hands for his collection. The first item featured is a mint-condition, "virgin" Microsoft Bob frisbee priced at $100. The process of clearing out the estate is expected to take one to two years.

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