At 06:46 2017-04-14, Ken Dibble krdibble@stny.rr.com wrote:
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[Gene:]
I have a couple of anvils around my neck, too. They preventmy 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.
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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 localnetwork. 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.
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Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko
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Gene Wirchenko