Re: Demo: Modelling Cost of Travel Paths Between Towns

"Gene Wirchenko" <genew_at_mail.ocis.net> wrote in message news:nbump01b4vcpv6u5r6cd6bbdrq6tcsl79f_at_4ax.com...
> "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>
>
>

A "crystal ball" is a stand-alone device, and is not an interface to a computer. "Psychic interface" imlpies a direct mind-to-machine connection with no intervening device. Not be confused with "Psychotic interface", which is a description of certain contributors to this NG as well as several cube-dwellers at the office. And you thought your were kidding! <g> Received on Wed Nov 17 2004 - 18:49:22 CET