On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:01:24 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 20 Sep 2009 07:53:40 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>Indeed.  I might go down to the auto parts store today and see if they
>>have what I need and can walk me through the installation.
>>
> Sounds like a plan :D

Assuming I can stay awake long enough....And the auto parts store is open 
today.

>>> If no one speaks out ? :)
>>
>>Exactly what I thought.
>>
> Right!

It seems I'm not alone in thinking that way, either.  The question is 
whether those "up top" will consider the input in the spirit it is given 
or just receive it as feedback saying "we didn't sell this idea well 
enough".

>>Well, yeah, same thing here as well (I had to have a background security
>>check before being employed by Novell since we deal with export-
>>controlled software), but I meant that getting them when needed tends to
>>be a problem.  And of course getting turned down can be a severe career
>>limiting move, since that shows up in the next background check....
>>
> We don't want to get two only semi related things mixed up. Personally I
> can't see any reason why I shouldn't get clearance, it's not very high.
> But it is talking the SAP security guys into understanding the situation
> in a way that doesn't put their backs up. The very tight timeline and
> fixed price budget is a concern.

Yeah, that also makes things difficult, when you have to play politics so 
people get get defensive....

>>>>> Anyway night, night :)
>>>>
>>>>Eventually, 4 AM here now.
>>> 
>>> Tomorrow's Sunday, no work. :)
>>
>>Heh, I wish.  I seem to be saying that a lot today.  Gathering
>>statistics and my thoughts for a discussion this coming week.  Finally
>>starting to get tired, almost 6 AM now...
>>
>>
> One o'clock here. -_-

amazing, 1:30 PM here now. ;-)

Jim

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