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Comment Re:Sounds like we have a new phrase... (Score 2) 481

Is something obsolete if it can still perform it's design function effectively and economically? About 5 years ago, I gave a friend a Windows 98 computer as a backup for the one he had running an engraving machine. (For plaques that go on awards and trophies) The system is stand-alone and is designed for that type of computer. A replacement system would cost thousands and would not provide any additional benefit to his business. I wonder about the supportability issue, but otherwise I don't see a problem.

Comment Re:Nonsense (Score 2) 294

You should have asked for them to put that in writing. In fact, you should have made a written request for them to give you a written directive to stop producing the reports. Failing to generate the required reports would have given them grounds to fire you. What a glorious fortnight of rubbing their noses in their "Official Policy"!

Comment Re:what happened here (Score 0) 89

This was an excellent post. I don't know if it is the correct scenario, but is very plausible in view of the facts. I also enjoyed reading about an organization that having its own weapon (copyright law) turned against it. You should have posted this under your user name if you have one. If you don't go ahead and register because I think your posts would be above average and would add to the comments.

Comment Re:Your degree will suffice. (Score 3, Informative) 149

There is another alternative. I went back to school because if I'm doing something on my own, life tends to get in the way. Taking a class forces me to do the work. That being said, that is the situation that applies to me. Perhaps you have more self-discipline and learn effectively on your own as other posters have suggested. However, you don't have to earn another degree. Just enroll as a non-degree student and cherry pick the courses you would find useful. Just because you a CS degree doesn't mean that you have to go to a 4 year college. I have an MS in Computing, but I'm taking some courses at technical college (2 year college). Go for the knowledge you think is useful for your goals and career. Good Luck!

Comment Re:the millions of lives (Score 2) 110

Why did the US need to get involved? From http://eudocs.lib.byu.edu/inde...

"My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour.
        I believe it is peace for our time...
        Go home and get a nice quiet sleep."

Singling out the US demonstrates a lack of understanding of the historical context.
 

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