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Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
Those of us who *wish* to discuss it can continue, and those who don't
want to read it, should stop reading it and whining about being *forced*
to read it ;)
You a
To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
Those of us who *wish* to discuss it can continue, and those who don't
want to read it, should stop reading it and whining about being *forced*
to read it ;)
You a
Those of use who *wish* to discuss it can continue, and those who don't want to
read it, should stop reading it and whining about being *forced* to read it ;)
You aren't.
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> From: Martin Braid
> I don't have time for this Give us all a break
I completely agree. This is nonsense.
And for historical accuracy and with some relevance to Pick, RPL did
and still does support one or multi-line IF just like every other
language on the planet.
So please, done al
Why are you responding?
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From: Martin Braid
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I don't have time for this Give us all a break
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Fro
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From: Brian Leach
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Sent: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 10:06 am
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since I often find myself working in mvBasic, Delphi, C#, javascript and
sometimes VB.NET at the same time it is the multiline
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From: Brian Leach
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since I often find myself working in mvBasic, Delphi, C#, javascript and
sometimes VB.NET at the same time it is the multiline end and else syntax that
gt;
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> Sent: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 9:32 am
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> mv basic doesn't require an END to an IF either
>
>
upposed to end.
With a semi colon? Horrible.
Computer languages should be written for humans to read, not machines.
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On 09/12/12 17:38, Wjhonson wrote:
> For a single line.
> I don't understand how an IF would know, for multiple lines, where it's
> supposed to end.
> With a semi colon? Horrible.
> Computer languages should be written for humans to read, not machines.
>
Why don't you take the OP's advice and le
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mv basic doesn't require an END to an IF either
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mv basic doesn't require an END to an IF either
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So your company hired you to write in Python with no work experience in Python?
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From: Louie Bergsagel
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Sent: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 12:21 am
Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
I'm in my current job because
I'm in my current job because I was willing to learn Python at work and on
my own dime. I took a beginner's course in Python at the University of
Washington because I didn't know much besides Prime Information, Henco's
Info, Structure/4, UniVerse, UniData and MITS. It was fun to learn Python
as t
On 05/11/12 12:36, Charlie Noah wrote:
> I do pretty well with a QWERTY keyboard, since I've been using one all
> my life, starting with an old Underwood typewriter. I don't think I want
> to try to learn the Dvorak keyboard at this point. I have enough
> frustrations in my life. :-) Thanks for the
I do pretty well with a QWERTY keyboard, since I've been using one all
my life, starting with an old Underwood typewriter. I don't think I want
to try to learn the Dvorak keyboard at this point. I have enough
frustrations in my life. :-) Thanks for the tip, though.
Actually I did start playing
On 02/11/12 16:31, Charlie Noah wrote:
> Left handed only, when I used to be right handed?
Try and get a left-handed-dvorjak keyboard layout. If you're on windows
you should be able to find a key mapping somewhere. It'll then take some
getting used to :-) but it should make life easier. I swear by
07 am
Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
Just old fashioned, I guess, Mecki. My phone has 12 buttons: 1-0, * and
#, and the necessary Send, End, Menu and cursor arrows. That's enough
buttons for me. I know what you mean about the eyes not being what they
used to be.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
Took me from 42 wpm to 78 wpm in two weeks.
I'm not kidding
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Sent: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 6:07 am
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Just old fashioned, I
Just old fashioned, I guess, Mecki. My phone has 12 buttons: 1-0, * and
#, and the necessary Send, End, Menu and cursor arrows. That's enough
buttons for me. I know what you mean about the eyes not being what they
used to be. I've been looking for an easier to read keyboard, maybe with
black le
Come on Charlie, texting is cool and it is easy.
If I want to talk to my son in France for instance, I send him a text to
switch on his PC so we can use Skype to actually talk and vice versa.
The workshop sending me a text that my bike is ready to be collected -
now how cool is that?
You're an
to read it and interface by typing 70
wpm). Ahhh...
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On 02/11/12 02:49, Bill Haskett wrote:
> Kind of reminds me of my phone. It's gotten so many functions, that
> barely work, now I can'
On 02/11/12 02:49, Bill Haskett wrote:
> Kind of reminds me of my phone. It's gotten so many functions, that
> barely work, now I can't even make a simple phone call. So I ditched my
> Android and went to a pay-as-you-go simple phone. Now I can receive and
> make calls without any problems. Who
TonyG wrote:
*Profile your skills as a problem solver who can get qualified people to
write code, rather than competing with a million people who can write code
but can't solve real world business problems. Sell your understanding of
business rules, because this is an area where you excel compared
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*Date:* 11/1/2012 4:25 PM
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In the mainstream, it's generally understood that one must be in a
constant learning cycle, or skills get outdated in a matter of 6-18
months. So .NET people need to understand t
From: Tony Gravagno <3xk547...@sneakemail.com>
To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
In the mainstream, it's generally understood that one must be in a
constant learning cycle, or skills
In the mainstream, it's generally understood that one must be in a
constant learning cycle, or skills get outdated in a matter of 6-18
months. So .NET people need to understand the difference between
WebForms and MVC, and adapt to generics, lambdas, and dynamic types.
Java people need to adjust to
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 3:23 PM, David Jordan wrote:
> you have to change the way you get the job interview.
Only works if there are jobs available.
In Portland, the long list of what people are looking for in skills
when hiring does not include "Pick" (or other varieties). And "years
of experie
>
>
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> Cc: U2 Users List
> Sent: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 3:22 pm
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> hmm and there was I thinking it was tiime for RPL.NET.
>
Where's my pitchfork?
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From: Brian Leach
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Sent: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 3:22 pm
Subject: Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue
hmm and there was I thinking it was tiime for RPL.NET.
All it would need
I didn't say it was easy, I am saying if you want to increase your opportunity
change the dynamics. You can curse and disparate the selection until the cows
come home and it won't change a thing, you have to change the way you get the
job interview.
Regards
David Jordan
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hmm and there was I thinking it was tiime for RPL.NET.
All it would need is a tortuously non obvious syntax for property and method
setting and class instantiation and it would be job done..
just need another buffer type for handles..
C instantiate my form and return handle
IS ^1 MyForm ELSE \X
vid Jordan
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A good CEO knows the first rule of employing. First look at attitude, then
capability and last experience. When you write a resume, don't list
experience, list
A good CEO knows the first rule of employing. First look at attitude, then
capability and last experience. When you write a resume, don't list
experience, list your capability to pick up languages, ability to adapt and
ability to understand the business. It is also worth looking at how to g
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Robert Houben wrote:
> I could pretend to do all of these, but frankly, I've never actually written
> production RPL code. I've also not written anything in about 2 years in
> Revelation and that was for Revelation G (really old) so I'm not sure it
> would count
I did a lot of RPL coding in the 80s. I remember when I left that job
telling them that I would rather slide down a razor blade into a vat of
alcohol than write one more line of RPL code. But that's just my opinion.
Charles Shaffer
Senior Analyst
NTN-Bower Corporation
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Not sure where to jump in on this thread so I'll start at the top.
First, like Doug Averch, Charlie Noah, Brian Leach, and others here, I
actually do have experience with all of the technologies AND
applications defined. So once again your commentary has over-reached
your limited understanding of
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So what does SMILE stand for ?
Barry Rogen
Senior Programmer/Analyst
PNY Technologies, Inc.
(973) 560-5327
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So what does SMILE stand for ?
Barry Rogen
Senior Programmer/Analyst
PNY Technologies, Inc.
(973) 560-5327
bro...@pny.com
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[mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Brian Leach
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Show me a single person in the world who has all of
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HA! I had to go look up SMILE for GIRLS -- wha
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> Show me a single person in the world who has all of : Universe, Unidata,
D3, Jbase, Revelation AND RPL and I will show you a liar
Better keep
nt...
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Usually if your experien
g a manual?
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From: Brian Leach
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Sent: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 10:02 am
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> Show me a single person in the world who has all of : Universe, Unidata,
D3, Jbase, Revelation
> Show me a single person in the world who has all of : Universe, Unidata,
D3, Jbase, Revelation AND RPL and I will show you a liar
Better keep my mouth shut, then, hadn't I ? .
Mind you I'm surprised they didn't add SMILE for GIRLS...
Brian
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I have experience with Universe, Unidata, D3, Jbase, Revelation and RPL
(which was Microdata's very proc-like language). Actually, I have a few
more, too. Gonna call me a liar, Will? :-)
Charlie
Tiny Bear's Wild
I have experience with Universe, Unidata, D3, Jbase, Revelation and RPL
(which was Microdata's very proc-like language). Actually, I have a few
more, too. Gonna call me a liar, Will? :-)
Charlie
Tiny Bear's Wild Bird Store
Home of "Safety Net Shipping"
http://www.TinyBearWildBirdStore.com
Toll
I have all of the relevant experience. So what does that say about me?
Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com
"Very experienced U2 programming staff"
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Sent: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 8:50 am
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So me a person who wants* to work in RPL, and I'll show you desperate.
On Nov 1, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Wjhonson
So me a person who wants* to work in RPL, and I'll show you desperate.
On Nov 1, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Wjhonson wrote:
> http://simply.engcen.com/JobAdCareerJet.asp?JobID=1253361
>
> Really don't these people get actual... you know... specs?
> What did they do skip some words?
>
> Show me a sing
http://simply.engcen.com/JobAdCareerJet.asp?JobID=1253361
Really don't these people get actual... you know... specs?
What did they do skip some words?
Show me a single person in the world who has all of : Universe, Unidata, D3,
Jbase, Revelation AND RPL
and I will show you a liar
Clearly they m
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