> > > * bias -> Schrodinger's experiment > * door key -> something used to adorn USB flash drive > * desperation -> screwdriver > * run -> backgound > * batch -> background > * compile -> background > * foreground -> game > * slow network -> too many players > * serious work -> boss lurking > * user friendly -> extra work > * friendly environment -> long hours and smell of B.O. > * hostile environment -> hardware and software personnel sharing same > lab > * pay review -> update CV > * pay rise -> problems ahead > * just -> a very foul four letter word > * easy -> for you, you don't have to do it > * integration -> my stuff works, your's doesn't > * on site work -> flack jacket and helmet necessary > * team -> others to share the blame > * not team spirited -> wont take any of the blame > * design -> something you do before the real work starts > * peer review -> public stoning > * time scale -> piece of string > * quick change -> re-write looming > * ancestor -> BCPL > * start a new project -> opertunity to invent new language interpreter > * too old to program -> over 35 > * girl -> very rare type of engineer > * backup -> somewhere to copy your data which you will not be able to > use later > * version control support department -> PVCS damage limitation > * Y2K -> loads of money > * 64bit CPU -> magic CPU needed to access hard disc bigger than 4GB > * floating point -> magic numbers JAD Session -> A viable alternative to work --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .