just outta curiosity

From: Jeffrey S. Sharp <jss_at_ou.edu>
Date: Mon Apr 9 12:50:40 2001

Quoting "McFadden, Mike" <mmcfadden_at_cmh.edu>:
> It's nostalgia time
> Do you remember IBM JCL, Job Control Language?
> Do you remember DEC DOS/BATCH?
> Have you punched cards using a drum card?
> Have you used an O26 keypunch?
> Have you used an O29 keypunch?
> Have you played trek on at VT52?
> Have you entered data on a VT05?
> Have you used an RX01?
> Have you used a TU58?

Not me. Not yet, that is...

> I think a computer language and programming flame war is needed to
> clear the air and stoke the emotions :)

Ok, I'm game! Gotos are not inherently harmful. They are a tool, and
as such, can be used for both good and evil. In fact, I've written code
using gotos that is downright elegant.

And if that didn't do it, how about this: I haven't decided yet whether total
OO is a Good Thing or not. Someone set me straight!

--
Jeffrey S. Sharp
jss_at_ou.edu
Received on Mon Apr 09 2001 - 12:50:40 BST

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