Thanks very much, Janie! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Janie Degenshein Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 11:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Attention David Ferrin I researched it on google and found the following for you Gall's Law is a rule of thumb for systems design from Gall's book Systemantics: How Systems Really Work and How They Fail. It states: A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over with a working simple system. – John Gall (1975, p.71) This law is essentially an argument in favour of underspecification: it can be used to explain the success of systems like the World Wide Web and Blogosphere, -----Original Message----- From: Tom Behler Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 10:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Attention David Ferrin David: I just have to ask: Do you know who is the author of the quote that appears at the bottom of your e-mails? "A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly." I am seriously thinking of posting it on the bulletin board outside of my University office door because it so completely fits what I see every day! Please e-mail me privately at: tombeh...@gmail.com I would have sent this quiry to your private e-mail address, but I couldn't extract it from your e-mail itself. Thank you. Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 10:24 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] greetings to all our new members Unfortunately at times when managing a list with almost 700 subscribers it is needed at times to keep a tight rein on things. I noticed your email address: I'm impressed, and welcome. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Behler Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 9:36 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] greetings to all our new members Thanks for the welcome, David, and if I ever seem to violate list guidelines (which I hope I don't do), please don't hesitate to rattle my chain about it. I truly appreciate what you moderators try to do. And, finally, I like the little saying at the bottom of your e-mail. Fits the University where I teach perfectly!! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 8:03 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] greetings to all our new members Love the epigram, and, boy, do I agree! -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] greetings to all our new members I don't recall ever having a day in the past where no less than 22 by my last count new subscribers joined this little list. I just checked and there are now 660 members. Welcome to all of you new people, and to those who have made this group so successful over the 9 years it has been in existence a heartfelt thanks. I hope everybody has eaten their fill and then some. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have" Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division President National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Technology Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@outlook.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
