On 01/12/10 11:03, CDB wrote:
>
>
> :: "Don't even think of putting that university on your UCAS form.
> :: Apply
> :: to Leeds and York instead."
>
> What's wrong with the Open University, or has that gone downhill as well?

Nothing AIUI.

I should probably append a disclaimer: "my experiences may not mirror=20
your own, this is what happened to me, and by the time you sign up it'll=20
probably have changed again". Huddersfield is fine as a university, the=20
lecturers are (for the most part) great. But they do enjoy repetition.=20
Get rid of all the repeated modules and you could shave a year off the=20
course...


"The demo never matches the final product"... which brings me onto this=20
little gem :)


Bill Gates dies and is at the pearly gates talking with Saint Peter.=20
Saint Peter says, "Bill, you've done some wonderful things in your life=20
and have earned the right to choose where you'll spend the rest of=20
eternity. You can choose between Heaven or Hell, but choose wisely."

Bill looks over Saint Peter's shoulder between the pearly gates and sees=20
nothing but a lush green meadow. Deciding to heed Saint Peter's words,=20
Bill asks if he could take a look at Hell. Saint Peter agrees and sends=20
Bill to Hell.

The Devil greets Bill at the gates of Hell and he is immediately taken=20
aback. Much to his surprise, there's one heck of a party going on.=20
People are dancing, the alcohol is flowing, music is non-stop and=20
everyone is having a blast.

Bill returns to Heaven to again discuss his decision with Saint Peter.=20
He again looks over Saint Peter's shoulder and sees only a lush green=20
meadow. Bill says to Saint Peter, "I've put a lot of thought into this=20
decision and it may sound foolish, but I'd like to spend the rest of=20
eternity in Hell." Saint Peter fulfills Bill's request and returns him=20
to Hell.

When Bill gets back to Hell there's been a big change. People are=20
writhing in agony, flames are burning, moans of pain and despair are=20
everywhere. Bill, being quite shocked at the sight asks the Devil, "What=20
happened?? I was just down here a little while ago and everyone was=20
having a great time!"

The Devil says, "Oh that... That was just the demo!"


> (Memories of Dr Allan Solomon with the widest kipper tie to grace
> television and bell bottoms).

I remember reading his column in PC Plus way-back-when. The days of Huw=20
Collingbourne, "Paul's PC Pages", "Programmer's World", and an editor=20
who actually gave a hoot.

Can't remember ever seeing any photos of He Who Gave His Name To An=20
Antivirus Package though. Been ages since I've heard the name, even...


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