Re: Technical Specifications

[HBacheler -at- aol -dot- com]

It was stated:
 
QUOTE
The developers didn't like it because it was too detailed.  Too  detailed.
Like vague and ambiguous is the better way to go.
UNQUOTE
 
Something I read in Computerworld (back in the early 80's).  I don't  have 
the exact words, but I am sure you get the idea.
 
As McKracken (Sp?) stated in the early '80s.  
Paraphrased "Your are programming the first (internal) computerized heart  
monitor.  You will be the first recipient.  Can you rely on your  code?"
 
One of the problems we have nowadays is that no one wants the 'details' as  
it is 'too complicated' to put it in code.
 
Just imagine if you went to a doctor and said "I have a cough, and I can't  
breathe very well."  And he tells you, take two aspirin a day, and get some  
cough drops.  That will take care of the cough.  As far as breathing,  take 
shorter breaths.  See you in two weeks."
 
Or, you buy something on credit, but aren't told the interest rate, the  late 
fees, or the overlimit charges.  They will change twice a month for  the next 
12 months (but your not told that either.
 
Maybe a little over the top, but ...
 
You get the drift.
 
Imagine if the Apple people did not have VERY DETAILED design  specifications 
for the iPhone?  And still charged an arm and a leg for  it.  And said, what 
you see is what you get.  
 
Been there, done that, got calluses on the hind end.
 
Just my personal comments.
 
Harry
 
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