[sdiy] ot: is it true that Waldorf crashed?

[TIm Daugard]

> Thats because managers don't understand, good managers come from people
> who've been there and done it.
> But that seldom happens as most programmers enjoy the work..

Another situation I've seen (and been in) is that the managers come from
elsewhere with little knowledge of the processes. The programers (and hardware
engineers and sharp technicians) are too valuable to the company doing the work
they do.

I told my son to get a business degree, because a technical degree can result in
you rapidily getting pigeon holed. I think the ultimate degree to have in US
gov. contracting would be a Dr of the pre-renassaince art of the 10Km area
surrounding Parma, Italy. You can fill the contract slots requiring a doctorate
without ever being expected to do anything in your area of speciality. They
would probably put you in charge of the contract.

I agree completely, that thinking long and hard about a project is at least 50%
of the work. The more thinking ahead of time the less rework.

Tim Daugard

BTW isn't anyone building anything any more?