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> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 12:04 PM
> To: Nikola Janceski
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: timestamp of files in perl
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> >>>>> "Nikola" == Nikola Janceski
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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> Nikola> I find that hard to swallow.
>
> What part of "that" are you referencing? The factual part?
> Or my strongly stated opinion?
The factual part, I could do a system call and 'touch' the links to the time
I want.
But I was hoping for a perl way of doing that.
>
> Nikola> A solution would make my work much easier.
>
> A solution to what? The API isn't provided, because it isn't needed!
I was just stating why I was in search of solution.
>
> Nikola> I wish more developers have your outlook on
> programming, but it's too bad
> Nikola> management doesn't "get it" sometimes.
>
> It's up to us *as programmers* to clearly inform management
> what is and
> isn't possible, and more importantly, what is and is not maintainable.
>
> Most of the money spent on software is spent on
> *maintenance*. However,
> most managers don't have maintenance as a priority. How tragic.
Agreed, but saying, "it can't be done", can get a response, "if you can't do
it we'll find someone else that will". I think communication and rules need
to be inacted, but I don't think anyone would follow them. :)
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