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"It is well known that programmers generally abhor organization and discipline. Their desks are often littered with stacks of paper and other debris." He got t
by msluyter 17y ago
"It is well known that programmers generally abhor organization and discipline. Their desks are often littered with stacks of paper and other debris."
He got that much right (referring to myself).
- bitwize 17y agoProgrammers abhor stuffed shirts and their style of organization and discipline. They tend to accrete methods of organization and discipline suited for their work. That's what hacker culture is all about.
- sketerpot 17y agoKeep in mind that this article was written by someone who believes that employees should be forbidden to listen to music other than company-approved easy-listening muzak. Which he feels should be mandatory. In short, this guy is trying very hard to rationalize his extremely controlling nature.