Re: Service Programs VS normal Programs (Jon Paris)

["Brad Stone" <brad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:03:27 -0400
 "Jon Paris" <Jon.Paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I _very_ clearly stated that I was in agreement with that
> position Joe.  If
> _nothing_ ever changes then a rewrite is probably
> pointless.  But I cannot
> agree with James - I have met hundreds of programmers who
> used the "it ain't
> broke" argument as an excuse for not doing/learning
> anything new.  I have
> met very few who make changes just for the fun of it or
> to use the latest
> sexiest features.

I've worked with and met just as many, and while there is
small percentage that use the "ain't broke" excuse to not
learn anything new, they are not the majority (we all know
those who work just for a paycheck and are gliding to
retirement).

Most others use it as an excuse because there is simply no
time to do it.  Those that do want to do it are often shot
down by management and/or their peers because the rest of
the group "can't keep up."  I was an example in every shop
I worked in, and I'm sure Aaron can express the same thing
as we worked very closely for a few years.

Now, Jon, don't take this the wrong way, but being on the
outside looking in it's too easy to be judgemental in this
manner and especially on this topic.

Yes, I'd love it if everyone kept up to speed, but
sometimes it's just hard to find the time and resources.

Brad