I Find It Interesting...
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True - walking is better for you, and using a bad compiler is probably more interesting.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
And jumping up and down on a computer loaded with a bad compiler is a better cardio workout, not to mention much more emotionally gratifying.
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
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No, I'm the *old* man. And on the contrary, you are part of the decidedly minority viewpoint. I suggest that you go back and read ALL of the posts instead of just yours.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
No, I'm the *old* man.
Just remember - getting old is the point!
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
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...that my "CP Articles I'm Using" threads garner so many replies (not that I'm complaining) compared to those posted by other CP members. To give you guys a little heads up... 0) I've been programming since 1980 - yes - actually *writing code* for a living for that long. 1) I taught myself Basic, dBase, Pascal and C/C++, SQL, PHP, C#, Javascript, and ASP. 2) Given my years of experience, I see no valid reason for anyone to ridicule my choice of tools/classes - especially people who weren't even born by the time I started doing this stuff - I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing, and I know how to pick the right tool for the job. 3) I do not suffer from the "not invented here" syndrome. If the code already exists, if it's applicable, if it works, and if it fulfills my very specific needs, you can bet I'll try to make use of it. Besides, I'm too lazy to research/write it myself. 4) "New" technology isn't necessarily the best or most appropriate technology. 5) As a rule, if Nish recommends it, I probably won't use it because his recommendation is more than likely based on a deference (translation: "sucking up") to the all-knowing wisdom of Microsoft. That dog just don't hunt. 6) I successfully use VC6 for a lot of projects just to prove that Christian is wrong about the inviability of that version of the compiler. 7) I write native code because I abhor the thought of 25mb runtime libraries, and if I wanted my code "managed" by Microsoft, I would be working there.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001This post is totally out of character for you. Honestly though, who cares? I know you don't and are just making a remark here to a point but well anyway... People will like you or hate you for the strangest reasons the least of them being totally unpredictable. For you though most people probably pee down their leg at the thought of posting a reply to John Simmons. Which is funny to me. You only seem to bash people deserving a bashing and you don't go out of your way to trample anyone just because... Oh well, wondering at the wind I say... Your John Simmons because of that some things just will be different. Is that kissing your butt? Hardly, there's no way to take that comment other than it's true. I would say that of the regulars here on CP you probably are the most understood and misunderstood person here by the masses in general. You will have credibility with some but many will simply not know quite how to react to your comments at all.
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The thing I remember about clipper apps is that they consisted of what seemed like 10000 little files and sometimes you had to make settings changes so a dos system could open all those files to run the app.
The nature of dBase as well... all those little dbf and ndx files all over the place.. but then they were dos boxes on 486s booting to the only app on them running over a novell network using ipx/spx. Of course, they were also posting to an AS400 which was running Cobol.
What's in a sig? This statement is false. Build a bridge and get over it. ~ Chris Maunder
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You're just pissed off because you're not old enough to use the same disclaimer. Comments like "People still use INI files?" are NOT well received. Jeff, on the other hand asked why I selected the class I did over the one he mentioned, to which I gave a reasonable reply. Most of the people responding have less experience breathing than I have writing code, and their comments attract an appropriately weighted amount of consideration.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
The nature of dBase as well... all those little dbf and ndx files all over the place.. but then they were dos boxes on 486s booting to the only app on them running over a novell network using ipx/spx. Of course, they were also posting to an AS400 which was running Cobol.
What's in a sig? This statement is false. Build a bridge and get over it. ~ Chris Maunder
Oh believe me I know! Lot's of 386's as well. I used to be a network tech on call to anyone with a problem. I've worked on just about every type of network and network os and client workstation software and os imagineable. Everything from big accounting firms with Novell networks to small car dealerships with wierd satellite links and oddball terminals etc. DBase was pretty prevalent in those days. Of course so was Lantastic and Windows For Workgroups. X|
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...that my "CP Articles I'm Using" threads garner so many replies (not that I'm complaining) compared to those posted by other CP members. To give you guys a little heads up... 0) I've been programming since 1980 - yes - actually *writing code* for a living for that long. 1) I taught myself Basic, dBase, Pascal and C/C++, SQL, PHP, C#, Javascript, and ASP. 2) Given my years of experience, I see no valid reason for anyone to ridicule my choice of tools/classes - especially people who weren't even born by the time I started doing this stuff - I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing, and I know how to pick the right tool for the job. 3) I do not suffer from the "not invented here" syndrome. If the code already exists, if it's applicable, if it works, and if it fulfills my very specific needs, you can bet I'll try to make use of it. Besides, I'm too lazy to research/write it myself. 4) "New" technology isn't necessarily the best or most appropriate technology. 5) As a rule, if Nish recommends it, I probably won't use it because his recommendation is more than likely based on a deference (translation: "sucking up") to the all-knowing wisdom of Microsoft. That dog just don't hunt. 6) I successfully use VC6 for a lot of projects just to prove that Christian is wrong about the inviability of that version of the compiler. 7) I write native code because I abhor the thought of 25mb runtime libraries, and if I wanted my code "managed" by Microsoft, I would be working there.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001You provide a good example to others.
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What we are discussing here is Jon being heckled for using .ini files. I think your leaving the topic area just to bag on an "old guy". That wasn't constructive criticism. That was ridicule. There is a very big difference.
What's in a sig? This statement is false. Build a bridge and get over it. ~ Chris Maunder
Chris S Kaiser wrote:
I think your leaving the topic area just to bag on an "old guy".
Can I bag an old guy? It's you're not your.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Chris S Kaiser wrote:
I think your leaving the topic area just to bag on an "old guy".
Can I bag an old guy? It's you're not your.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Dag nammit! That's the second time I've done that. Must be typing too fast, and definately not proof reading. :laugh:
What's in a sig? This statement is false. Build a bridge and get over it. ~ Chris Maunder
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
A sizable portion of the images we've all seen on TV of guided bombs hitting their targets in Iraq is provided by software that I wrote with VC6.
Probably the bombs that hit that children hospital were coded in VB6 with "On Error Resume Next" :)
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