Rich Alderson wrote:
Knowing that
poor design choices on our parts could injure us or our guests, or
destroy equipment that may be impossible to replace (VAXen are not
uncommon, but PDP-7 systems are!), makes us very cautious in how we
approach things. We share our occasional triumphs with the likeminded
not in a game of oneupsmanship but so that knowledge is not lost if we
get hit by a train on our way to lunch.
Just where do you eat Lunch?
Ben.