Re: Fear and Loathing, Part 2

Subject: Re: Fear and Loathing, Part 2
From: Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 20:38:40 -0700


Mike O. wrote:

But 'not attempting to do the installations' isn't always the writer's
fault.
In theory, perhaps. But even if it's not safe to let a writer do something, the chances are that you can observe. And, in this case, there's absolutely no excuse. When you're dealing with open source software, it's extremely easy to get the software versions you need. Anybody who doesn't lacks either initiative or even a gram of professionalism.

Most clients seem genuninely surprised and unprepared to hear
that I expect to work with their product hands-on.

Yes, I've often had that response, too. Still, other people's expectations aren't any reason for abandoning your responsibilities.

I know, I sound awfully pompous making a statement like that. But I happen to think it's true.

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We'll rant and we'll roar all across the salt seas,
Until we strike soundings in the channel of old England,
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