Yes - it is entertaining - getting a look at the inside of the Fox co.! Its also fun reading about the development of FoxPro - which they originally codenamed FireFox. And, remembering the excitement of it first being unveiled by Dave himself at the Fox Dev. conf. I attended. So - in reading this book - I can Seriously relate to my own experiences - originally working w/Foxbase+, then being the 1st at my job to get to play with FoxPro. Although, I just finished the chapter where this programmer woman named Carol was fired. And, Kerry & the others thought it strange when it happened - especially since Dave had another programmer, Chris, fire the woman instead of himself.
Interesting indeed Momma!
Regards, Kurt Wendt Consultant
Tel. +1-212-747-9100 www.GlobeTax.com
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Gene Wirchenko Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 2:04 PM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: A Curious Find: FoxTales
At 12:04 2016-03-01, Kurt Wendt Kurt_Wendt@globetax.com wrote:
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However, when I did find - was a small book called FoxTales: Behind the Scenes at Fox Software. And, in the past I have read some true stories about technology - like "Mind of a New Machine" and "iWoz". So - I figured this would be interesting. And, indeed - Kerry Nietz is doing a great job in telling of the story. Am at the point in the book where the product was renamed from FireFox to FoxPro - and Kerry is relaying his work in creating the Report Writer (originally based upon a 3rd party program - which they then integrated into FoxPro for DOS).
A great book. I looked, and, yes, it is on the shelf about five feet away. I should reread it.
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Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko
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Well - its taken me a little while to finish the book. But, I finally finished it today. Generally speaking, I only read it in short bursts as I was eating lunch at work. But, Gotta say - it was a GREAT Read. I definitely suggest people read it - those of you in this forum - who haven't read it before. Dave Fulton comes off pretty Crazy at times in the story. Especially the whole episode of the snow storm - and employees all stranded in their homes - and Dave comes tearing up in a Big Arse 4-Wheeler, grabbing people up - then driving like a madman - even going out of his way to purposely drive over Big snow drifts - just to prove how Great his vehicle was.
So - yeah - definitely a Fun Read!!!
Regards, Kurt Wendt Senior Systems Analyst
Tel. +1-212-747-9100 www.GlobeTax.com
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Wendt Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 2:34 PM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: RE: A Curious Find: FoxTales
Yes - it is entertaining - getting a look at the inside of the Fox co.! Its also fun reading about the development of FoxPro - which they originally codenamed FireFox. And, remembering the excitement of it first being unveiled by Dave himself at the Fox Dev. conf. I attended. So - in reading this book - I can Seriously relate to my own experiences - originally working w/Foxbase+, then being the 1st at my job to get to play with FoxPro. Although, I just finished the chapter where this programmer woman named Carol was fired. And, Kerry & the others thought it strange when it happened - especially since Dave had another programmer, Chris, fire the woman instead of himself.
Interesting indeed Momma!
Regards, Kurt Wendt Consultant
Tel. +1-212-747-9100 www.GlobeTax.com
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Gene Wirchenko Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 2:04 PM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: A Curious Find: FoxTales
At 12:04 2016-03-01, Kurt Wendt Kurt_Wendt@globetax.com wrote:
[snip]
However, when I did find - was a small book called FoxTales: Behind the Scenes at Fox Software. And, in the past I have read some true stories about technology - like "Mind of a New Machine" and "iWoz". So - I figured this would be interesting. And, indeed - Kerry Nietz is doing a great job in telling of the story. Am at the point in the book where the product was renamed from FireFox to FoxPro - and Kerry is relaying his work in creating the Report Writer (originally based upon a 3rd party program - which they then integrated into FoxPro for DOS).
A great book. I looked, and, yes, it is on the shelf about five feet away. I should reread it.
[snip]
Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko
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Kurt Wendt