Why are still not at 64 bits [was Can't figure out Firefox Plugin Requirement ]

[Bill McGonigle]

On Feb 17, 2007, at 01:22, Nigel Stewart wrote:

> 	The Engineers I've worked with tend towards the
> 	"just make it work" philosophy.  Interpret the
> 	spec as narrowly and specifically as possible,
> 	and rely on nobody being rude enough to point out
> 	the unhandled cases, fragile assumptions, or
> 	broader incompatibilities.  "It's the schedule,
> 	stupid!"

That's a good illustration of why "real Engineers" get so worked up  
when line computer programmers call themselves Engineers.

'cause that's no way to build a bridge...

-Bill

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