Re: Decaf

Actually, when I tell some people that I code RPG they think:

    RolePlayingGame

Sigh.........sign of the times.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Barry" <TBARRY@smtpgate.centralsan.dst.ca.us>
To: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: Decaf


> I'd like to retire from being an RPG programmer in 14 years.  I work at a
> District (Gov't job) and the benefits are really good, so I'll be able to
retire
> at 52.  I think we should rename RPG to RET14 for Retirement in 14.  Most
> of the older RPGer's out there will be ready for retirement then anyway.
> ;-)
>
> >>> "Tom Tufankjian" <Tom_Tufankjian@hbltd.com> 04/07/00 06:58am
> >>>
> I think RPG needs a new name.  I mean think of it.  Report Program
> Generator?   What do people think when they find out what RPG stands
> for?
> "Oh so it's only good for reports."
>
> We need a name that's more meaningful.   Java is already taken.  Tea is
> too
> weak.
>
> If we take some letters from the RPG and DDS specs we could come up
> with a
> new name.
>
> Decaf!  It has a nice ring to it.  And it won't keep you up at night!  <g>
>
> The logo would be a glass coffee caraf with an orange handle
> superimposed
> on a C-spec. <gg>
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
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