Re:Data vs Program (Score 1)

Every time we are developing software we issue a requests for functional descriptions, alpha and beta testers respond with their comments on functional features. There is plenty of opportunities for the user to intervene, for the developer just to go off on their own and develop unwarranted or requested features is irresponsible and usually represents a poor developer just writing code for the sake of code (read newbie VB coder wannabe). Not to say they are not out there, but MS is not a one man show. Seldom do I ever see a client asking the developer what he wants! usually it is spelled out very clearly and expensively what the client wants in features and ability, the developer will code to those specs..... I do agree some of the clients pushing this kind of content may not be like you or me, a direct user, but probably a facilitator that can use the features to their benefit, but their role in software development remains the same, client with a need, and developer with the expertise. Suffice it to say, I doubt anyone here would even consider going back to MS-DOS or giving up 1/10 of the features their choice of OS provides, it doesn't matter, what O/S they all have their vulnerabilities due to feature creatures....