Stupid Windows
I just had to reboot my computer to rename a directory. Even after closing every application, Windows was still telling me that access was denied. How messed up is that?
Defending Coulter
I thought I might write an entry about how Ann Coulter is right — maybe caustic and a tad bit over the top, but right nonetheless. However, these two gentleman do a fine job of it, so I’ll just link to them and say, “Yeah, and stuff!”
- Coulter’s Critics Have Proved Her Point by Mark Davis
- A religion or a cult? by David Limbaugh
The Front Porch Test
Everyone knows that one of the most important things a software project is a good name, but coming up with a good name is not easy. To help with the process, we apply what my boss, Mitch, refers to as the front porch test, which is actually a rule of thumb from the pet world. It goes like this:
When picking a name for a dog, imagine yourself standing on the front porch yelling the dog’s name out into the neighborhood. If you think you’d feel like an idiot yelling that name, then choose something else.
Replace “dog” with “program” and you should get the idea.