KatT's Journal

[Caroline]

Very interesting KatT.

I have the impression that there are more governments making bad decisions in software choices…. We also have a government like that.
And whoh !!! “ Instead of saving $70 million a year as planned, the report said that the cost to taxpayers to fix Phoenix's problems could reach a total of $2.2 billion by 2023.”
That is amazingly bad.

Off the shelf is ok for small systems…. But for big systems….
But of course dedicated developed software can also go berserk.

Our government once did a good choice for a specific project, they had started themselves with a devastating combination of Excel spreadsheets, terribly complex, needing two teams of 5 people. Then they decided to buy the adaptable system of the company where I work. Result, everything became simpler, faster, in control and only needed one team of 5 people.

[Forest Walker]

Woo hoo      peace and quiet!!!!

The key is under the fourth log down.

Go get the key and hide out here, KatT.  I think Fred and Mrs. Fred will supply you with delicious food from their garden and kitchen and lots of Merlot to enjoy in the shade or at sunset.  You will be refreshed and free from work for a good, long while.

[Forest Walker]

Very interesting KatT.

I have the impression that there are more governments making bad decisions in software choices…. We also have a government like that.
And whoh !!! “ Instead of saving $70 million a year as planned, the report said that the cost to taxpayers to fix Phoenix's problems could reach a total of $2.2 billion by 2023.”
That is amazingly bad.

Off the shelf is ok for small systems…. But for big systems….
But of course dedicated developed software can also go berserk.

Our government once did a good choice for a specific project, they had started themselves with a devastating combination of Excel spreadsheets, terribly complex, needing two teams of 5 people. Then they decided to buy the adaptable system of the company where I work. Result, everything became simpler, faster, in control and only needed one team of 5 people. 

Technology is wizardry.  Magic.  I do not get it.  I think some people have really good logical brains and can follow the thinking needed for creating code and software.  Not me.  You do, though, Caroline.  And you have a nice way of explaining, making it easier to try to understand.  

[D Foster]

That's what my son does for a living, going into companies and sorting out the IT systems that they have lumbered themselves with. Just completed a contract where someone who knew nothing about the IT made all the decisions based on recommendations by the company selling them the system. Definitely not the way to do it

[Caroline]

That's what my son does for a living, going into companies and sorting out the IT systems that they have lumbered themselves with.  Just completed a contract where someone who knew nothing about the IT made all the decisions based on recommendations by the company selling them the system. Definitely not the way to do it 

Seems like he is doing a good job…
There is a lot out around that can do better.

[KatT]

Woo hoo      peace and quiet!!!!

The key is under the fourth log down.

Go get the key and hide out here, KatT.  I think Fred and Mrs. Fred will supply you with delicious food from their garden and kitchen and lots of Merlot to enjoy in the shade or at sunset.  You will be refreshed and free from work for a good, long while.

That location seems very peaceful  

Two questions:

1- where is the bathroom and shower?
2- Do you promise there are no roommates with more than two legs?

[KatT]

Very interesting KatT.

I have the impression that there are more governments making bad decisions in software choices…. We also have a government like that.
And whoh !!! “ Instead of saving $70 million a year as planned, the report said that the cost to taxpayers to fix Phoenix's problems could reach a total of $2.2 billion by 2023.”
That is amazingly bad.

Off the shelf is ok for small systems…. But for big systems….
But of course dedicated developed software can also go berserk.

Our government once did a good choice for a specific project, they had started themselves with a devastating combination of Excel spreadsheets, terribly complex, needing two teams of 5 people. Then they decided to buy the adaptable system of the company where I work. Result, everything became simpler, faster, in control and only needed one team of 5 people. 

it`s going to cost a lot more as the problems will not be fixed by 2023.  And there are also problems caused between the chair and the keyboard ...those are about 60%.  They are looking into another system....hope I am retired when they go live as I have absolutely NO intention of experiencing Phoenix the sequel

[Fred]

That location seems very peaceful  

Two questions:

1- where is the bathroom and shower?
2- Do you promise there are no roommates with more than two legs?

1: There is a bucket and a watering can under the caravan.

2: No sorry, sometimes the sheep and cows wonder through for a paddle in the river. But in the caravan you shouldn't find any room-mates as there is no where for them to hide as it's empty.

[D Foster]

That location seems very peaceful  

Two questions:

1- where is the bathroom and shower?
2- Do you promise there are no roommates with more than two legs?

1: There is a bucket and a watering can under the caravan.

2: No sorry, sometimes the sheep and cows wonder through for a paddle in the river. But in the caravan you shouldn't find any room-mates as there is no where for them to hide as it's empty.

Do you have to get the water from the river.

[Fred]

That location seems very peaceful  

Two questions:

1- where is the bathroom and shower?
2- Do you promise there are no roommates with more than two legs?

1: There is a bucket and a watering can under the caravan.

2: No sorry, sometimes the sheep and cows wonder through for a paddle in the river. But in the caravan you shouldn't find any room-mates as there is no where for them to hide as it's empty.

Do you have to get the water from the river.

Yep