BrowserUk,
You don't have answer this in public or private--or even think it out loud. But how much of your reasons for never trying iThreads comes down to hearing/seeing other monks you respect dismiss them out of hand?

I actually answered in my post. To quote myself: "I will work through the tutorial finally learning an aspect of the language that I have blissfully remained ignorant of for 8 years (admittedly mostly due to negative impressions from others)."

I've always been painfully aware that my "expertise" is limited to that platform....Every time I used a VBox window, it usurps my internet connection and I have to close it down and re-start the PPP link to restore it.

Personally, I would be happy with whatever expertise you would be able to provide even with the limited scope of targeting windows. Regarding the loss of internet, a similar thing happens when using VPN software. I have found in most cases I simply need to modify the routing table. I have no idea if that is even applicable here but that's how I have surfed the net while also having an established VPN.

So, I'm afraid it will not be possible for me to pick up your challenge

Perfection is the enemy of good enough (Voltaire). Your knowledge is far more than my own. You could teach me - I have no doubt in that. Even if you fell short, many would still benefit.

Sorry to disappoint again, but what you ask is not doable.

Well, I hope you change your perspective but if you don't I understand. Thanks for what you do contribute even though it does sometimes come across as snarky - I do appreciate it.

Cheers - L~R

In reply to Re^3: Why it is important to counter FUD. by Limbic~Region
in thread Why it is important to counter FUD. by BrowserUk

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