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Re: Demo: Things in Hierarchies (w/o RM/SQL)

From: Neo <neo55592_at_hotmail.com>
Date: 7 Nov 2004 10:38:14 -0800
Message-ID: <4b45d3ad.0411071038.5e7bc9bc@posting.google.com>


> The average homeowner, who only does maintenance on weekends in his/her
> spare time, cannot afford to invest in a complete mechanic's tool set with
> dozens of fixed-size wrenches, and will thus opt for a a few adjustable
> wrenches. The expert mechanic, (working on Kenworth, Peterbilt and GMC
> trucks for a living) cannot afford *not* to invest in a complete mechanic's
> tool kit. So, are you saying that TM is for the tinkerer and dilletante
> rather than the expert?

Argh, my analogy afforded you too many interpretations :) What does an expert mechanic use if none of his fixed size wrenches fit an odd/uncommon size nut or bolt? Received on Sun Nov 07 2004 - 12:38:14 CST

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