Re: Truly later thinking...Honey, grab me another beer

Richard,

What I said was "this event is incorrectly marketed".

Pluta tonight wrote: "Personally, I don't like using Java for applications
at all" So, that makes your event a Pluta and Schoen education showcase
("live hands-on experience") on EGL and .Net. It is not Java, and it is not
a face-off.

I think the iWorld could do with some more events to showcase what you do.
In fact, the last time there was one (Midrange Modernization Tour) is the
last time I was called anti-i - ironically, by your 'opponent'. Funny how
the world spins.

If this were a "face-off", it would be free. In fact, I sort of think I
~was~ supporting you by bringing up the iSociety fireside chat forum - a way
to hold a free "face-off". Maybe we could do it before your event, and that
way you could get some free publicity. How is that for pessimism?

Trevor


On 8/10/08 9:29 PM, "Richard Schoen" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Um, I don't know how this isn't a true representation of either platform
being used with "i".

It's probably not an apples to apples, point by point comparison, but
Java and .Net are two of the most sought after dev environments for the
System "i" for modernization.

Joe and I will be providing live hands on experience with both
platforms. The takeaways being real examples to jump start in-house
development and give attendees a chance to work with both environments
for a day.

If this was truly to be just a panel of experts blathering at each other
for two days I don't think even I would find it interesting. Hands on
lab experience as we're providing is definitely the way to go :-)

Your pessimism truly amazes me since you claim to be such a true "i"
evangelist.

Show some support instead of negativity. We're offering "i" education.

Have you ever heard the term "cup half full" ?

From your responses I take it you wouldn't be the neutral moderator :-)