Re: Demo: Modelling Cost of Travel Paths Between Towns

"Alan" <alan_at_erols.com> wrote:

>> If the wrong update strategy is chosen in either the "ref-by-name" model
>> or the "ref-by-pointer" model, the data becomes corrup. If the correct
>> update strategy is chosen, the data doesn't become corrupt. If a user
>> accidentally chooses the wrong update strategy, the data will become
>> corrupt. That won't change until computers become equipped with a
>> mind-reading device.
>
>I have coined the term "psychic interface" to refer to the mind-reading
>device you mention. It comes up in requirements meetings with users at work.

     I am so tired of this proliferation of unnecessary terminology. What is wrong with "crystal ball"? <BEG>

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation:

     I have preferences.
     You have biases.
     He/She has prejudices.