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    56. Managing programmers is like herding cats.

    Unfortunately, the famous YouTube "Cat Herding" video is no longer available (EDS copyright claim).. I was going to include the link.
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

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    Well, poop on EDS! They should think of it as a bonus if that ad goes viral!

    You can tell just how dated these are! Pentium 90!? T. Rex era stuff!
    I've been finally defrosted by cassiesmom!
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    I didn't understand any of that. It's all geek to me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by phesina View Post
    56. Managing programmers is like herding cats.

    Unfortunately, the famous YouTube "Cat Herding" video is no longer available (EDS copyright claim).. I was going to include the link.
    Noooooo! That is one of my all-time favorite Super Bowl spots! Boo on EDS.

    What about PEBCAK (Problem exists between chair and keyboard)? Or ID10T errors? Or the person who asked the help line rep where to find the "ANY" key?!
    Praying for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, and around the world.

    I've been Boo'd ... right off the stage!

    Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
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    "We consume our tomorrows fretting about our yesterdays." -- Persius, first century Roman poet

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom View Post
    Oh, thank you!
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

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    I love "PEBCAK". I use that one a lot.
    I've been finally defrosted by cassiesmom!
    "Not my circus, not my monkeys!"-Polish proverb

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