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But the underlying reasons why these "skunkwork" projects break out are deeply understood by Gates, often years before they emerge in the dynamic of the time.
TechCrunch Steve Gillmor 2008
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You can upgrade your Windows 7 Beta install if you've got one, but it's not recommended, and takes a bit of skunkwork.
Gizmodo 2009
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You can upgrade your Windows 7 Beta install if you've got one, but it's not recommended, and takes a bit of skunkwork.
Gizmodo 2009
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You can upgrade your Windows 7 Beta install if you've got one, but it's not recommended, and takes a bit of skunkwork.
Gizmodo 2009
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You can upgrade your Windows 7 Beta install if you've got one, but it's not recommended, and takes a bit of skunkwork.
Gizmodo 2009
chained_bear commented on the word skunkwork
Used by my one of my bosses in a meeting. I understood what he meant by the context, but... WTF? Can anyone enlighten me? (About the word, not my boss.)
August 14, 2008
reesetee commented on the word skunkwork
Perhaps he meant scutwork?
August 14, 2008
yarb commented on the word skunkwork
Interesting info re: the origin of the term at Wikipedia. Originally from a 1940's comic strip.
Usually in plural: skunkworks or skunk works.
August 14, 2008