Re: 30 instances on one host

On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:42:32 GMT, Daniel Morgan <dmorgan_at_exesolutions.com> wrote:
>Norman Dunbar wrote:
>
>> Patrick,
>>
>> good luck. Management make decisions and we have to implement them.
>>
>> regards,
>> Norman.
>>
>> -------------------------------------
>> Norman Dunbar
>> Database/Unix administrator
>> Lynx Financial Systems Ltd.
>> mailto:Norman.Dunbar_at_LFS.co.uk
>> Tel: 0113 289 6265
>> Fax: 0113 289 3146
>> URL: http://www.Lynx-FS.com
>> -------------------------------------
>
>Only if you establish the relationship that way.
>
>Whenever I have been asked to do "stupid computer tricks" I write a
>document stating my advice and asking the manager to sign stating that
>they have received the advice and wish me to do it another way.
>
>One of two things happen:
>1. They quickly decide further investigation is required and end up not
>doing what they originally intended.
>2. They refuse to accept responsibility and have me do it my way.
>3. They sign in which case I don't care as long as it isn't illegal or
>immoral.
>

4. They have you train your replacement.

>Amazingly few choose option 3.
>
>A manager going against the advice of qualified technical personel is
>being as reasonable as a defendant refusing to take the advice of an
>attorney.
>
>Daniel Morgan
>

jg

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