Re: OT: Learning programming languages
- Posted by John E <jwfe at talk21.com> Apr 16, 2007
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I notice he says: "When I program, I'm using every tool in my arsenal,... " Presumably it's a very small arsenal. About 20 years ago someone produced a piece of software called (IIRC) "The Last One". It was supposed to be the only software you would ever need :) Dunno what happened to it, or indeed what it did. Well, I've built almost an entire house using hand-tools, by myself. Yes, really; it's timber frame. I reckon I can do a lot of things using hand tools. Some people can't use a hand plane, but I can. But now I also have a power plane. I can use both. Should I have campaigned against power tools because you can do practically everything with hand tools? Plainly, someone unable to handle hand tools is rubbish; my goodness, for most of history it was all there was, must be all you need ;) Just say "OK, right, you don't say?" and carry on. Regards, John irv mullins wrote: > > > > "Further, there is no replacement for C. Since it fulfills its purpose > > almost > > flawlessly, there will never be a need to replace it. > > Fulfills its purpose almost flawlessly, eh? > > Thanks, I needed a good laugh. Well, I see he says