"Orchid XP v8" <voi### [at] devnull> wrote in message 
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> On 22/01/2011 03:56 AM, Patrick Elliott wrote:
>
>> stupid people imagine computers
>> are "magic", and all they have to do is demand someone make it happen,
>> and it will work, somehow, eventually...
>
> I think you just articulated "reason #1 why computer projects fail"...
>

Reminds me of an idea that I had for a comic strip that I'd like to paste on 
my cubicle.

Panel 1:
(young man talking to wizard)
young man: So...  I really want this girl to fall in love with me.
wizard: Hmmm...

Panel 2:
(wizard looks pensive)
wizard: What you are asking is not simple.  There are a variety of factors 
to consider.  I should be able to give you an estimate within a couple of 
days, but you're probably looking at a couple weeks of work, at a minimum. 
This will not be cheap.

Panel 3:
(young man looks shocked, wizard looks stern)
young man: What???  I can't afford that!  I thought this would just take a 
couple of minutes!
wizard: Well what do you think this is?  Computer programming???

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