that a large percentage of "software shops" don't even compile once per day and it has nothing to do with punch cards or processors.

...in this setting,' Baker was quoted as saying... Doesn't sound like she gave him much of a try at it unless you believe the 'It was Brendan's decision' part. Wouldn't a newly minted, first-time CEO want to give it the old college try and see where the chips fall after some open (and lengthy) discourse?