The list seems to be lacking one of the more important ways of identifying a good programmer -- the uncanny ability to quote from the entire works of Monty Python.
> And finally, what tack will defendants' lawyers take?
Yes, indeed. What tack could they possibly take? Maybe a thumb-tack or horse tack or they might even use some Blu-Tack(tm)?...or maybe they'll go in a completely different direction and use a TACT.
You obviously underestimate the number of people who flip open their Razr phones like tricorders and make the "shhhhh" sound when they automatic doors open for them. Anything is cooler when you integrate Star Trek into it.
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The list seems to be lacking one of the more important ways of identifying a good programmer -- the uncanny ability to quote from the entire works of Monty Python.
http://wsu.edu/~brians/errors/tact.html
You live and you learn.
> And finally, what tack will defendants' lawyers take? Yes, indeed. What tack could they possibly take? Maybe a thumb-tack or horse tack or they might even use some Blu-Tack(tm)? ...or maybe they'll go in a completely different direction and use a TACT.
"This leash demeans us both."
You obviously underestimate the number of people who flip open their Razr phones like tricorders and make the "shhhhh" sound when they automatic doors open for them. Anything is cooler when you integrate Star Trek into it.