At 06:46 2017-04-14, Ken Dibble <krdibble(a)stny.rr.com> wrote:
[snip]
[Gene:]
>> I have a couple of anvils around my neck, too. They prevent
>> my system from easily being multi-user. One was a reasonable
>> trade-off at the time, but the downside continues to bite. The
>> other was an argument I lost, because my boss does not understand
>> relational databases.
>
>Pointy-haired, I presume?
No. Originally, he needed the system fast. On relational
issues, he has his own needs which conflict somewhat; AFAICS, it is a
question of him not understanding the importance of the issue to the
code side and not wanting the trade-off.
>>[snip]
>>
>>>No, I don't have a loader program. I would have to introduce
>>>internet download capabilities in order to provide that, and
>>>that's a headache I don't need.
>>
>> Loader programs are not difficult to set up on a local
>> network. Still not an option?
>
>No, because there are other completely separate organizations, far
>away from here, using the software. I would either have to fork the
>project to leave
I thought that might be the case, but.
[snip]
Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko