Thank You Sir May I Have Another

Tales that just make you want to scream and other humiliating kicks to the crotch.

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The 142 Biggest Product Failures of All Time

by seasoned_geek

I don’t care if I’m promoting a site which pushes ads at you . . . this time. I haven’t even made it to the end of the list, but I had to create this post. You have to take a few minutes out of your day and read this post. Did you know Microsoft once tried to market a “smart watch?” I didn’t.  Number 35 on the list really shocked me. Not only did … The 142 Biggest Product Failures of All TimeRead more

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Why There is So Much Tech in Ag Today

by seasoned_geek

The short answer is some people are too stupid to be farmers. True, nobody wants to hear that, but, it’s a fact none the less. The stupidity progresses all the way up to the EPA and USDA where some people are too stupid to hold jobs. It is sad, but it is true. You can forget about all of the “fake news” spewed to you about GMOs. That’s just heroin to get the masses high … Why There is So Much Tech in Ag TodayRead more

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MOC Parse error at “std”

by seasoned_geek

You’re being a good little geek. You need to write a Qt program for both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms so you are using multiple VMs and keeping the repository on a shared drive. Everything compiles clean and runs great on the 32-bit VM. You boot the 64-bit VM, mount the shared drive and bam! Sucks to be you! Searching the Web leads you to bug reports like this one. Good luck with that rabbit hole! … MOC Parse error at “std”Read more

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Theranos – How All AGILE Projects End in a Regulated World

by seasoned_geek

It’s rather fitting that this story breaks shortly after I finished the first draft of “The Phallus of AGILE and Other Ruminations.” The tale of Theranos is the tale of every AGILE project in an environment where things actually matter. At the heart of the problem is the institutionalized belief that it is okay to sell failure. Hell, why wouldn’t they. Look how rich Bill Gates got committing mail and wire fraud hand over fist. … Theranos – How All AGILE Projects End in a Regulated WorldRead more