in reply to Re^2: Why it is important to counter FUD.
in thread Why it is important to counter FUD.

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

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Re^4: Why it is important to counter FUD.
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Oct 28, 2010 at 21:36 UTC
    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.

    Perfect isn't really a part of my vocabulary :) It's far more a case of simply not knowing what to include; and not having off-the-cuff answers to most of even the most probable scenarios in which could be used.

    If you have a specific application for threading, and can describe that in reasonable detail, then it is possible that it relates to something I've already done and I can offer suggestions. If it doesn't so relate, but is sufficiently interesting to me, I may investigate a solution. But there are so many possible uses for threading, that writing down a definitive "How to"--or even a non-definitive one--is not the labours of a long weekend. More like a life sentence.

    Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
    "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
    In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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