Another adage: The first idea is not usually the best one.  The problem is really bad in large installations with ranks of project managers, QC people with their management, and...

One of my wife's web site consultants ussed to say: "Done right is good.  Done is better".   I don't think that is all ways the case, but it made her...

Just a dumb question about this.  How do we know this software is not collecting info and sending it to the creator?

My most unpopular comment on meetings was:

"If a meeting involves more than three people or lasts more than ten minutes, you are wasting someone's time".

When I returned to my old...

Digital world remaking the analog world.

My most memorable episode of this was in 1974 when I became the new IT manager for a large food and supply distributor who was...

Good morning to you all.  I'm thankful I woke up again today.  Yes, I try to keep myself constantly evolving.  I'm turning 80 years old next spring, and still love...

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My biggest complaint about user manuals is that they are usually written by engineers who already know how the device works.  As a result they skip steps that, to...

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Thanks.  Usually newbies do get the grunt work.  Managers are rarely on-site when hours are rough. Hang in there.

In my last 11year stint at a major corp I would say the developers were the best I ever worked with, but still their focus was not on the SQL. ...

I don't remember ever causing a serious database failure, but once in the old days of flat files I accidentally deleted the Open Order file for a food wholesaler and...

Rod, am I remembering correctly that you are located in the UK? ...

Rick, your point is exceptionally good. It applies to many people. I work in the public sector, so asking for a raise never works. At least of the hundreds...

WOW, last week, for me, was one of the busiest I've had in years. The next couple of weeks may be so, too. Therefore, I didn't even get a...

Well, maybe as usual I sort of got it backwards.  The two things that I did that probably counted the most and give me the greatest pride were both well...

As one who both studied Psychology and has experienced psychological counselling, I would say that usually a good swift kick in the arse is more effective and lots less expensive.