Re: FTP

[DAsmussen <DAsmussen@xxxxxxx>]

David,

In a message dated 97-12-22 10:26:33 EST, you write:

> > Packard Bell also has one of the _SLOPPIEST_ EDI systems running on the
>  > AS/400 ;-)...
>  >
>  
>  Is this a result of being bought by NEC or a reason for?

Probably the latter.  Any technology company that would take such a haphazard
approach to implementing such a core IT solution is ripe for takeover by
someone that could implement a more "common sense" approach.  Heck, I know of
a company that had a contractor (as opposed to consultant) on the PB EDI
project that  _SCREAMED_ to get out after only six weeks (and we all know how
mercenary those contractors can be ;-)).

JMHO,

Dean Asmussen
Enterprise Systems Consulting, Inc.
Fuquay-Varina, NC  USA
E-Mail:  DAsmussen@aol.com

"The difference between a consultant and a contractor?  A consultant's job is
to eliminate his/her position -- a contractor's is to perpetuate theirs." --
Me
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