Sure, but for their average experience and their inability to understand written
english, these "little kids" are lucky to have a job. Additionally, compared to
workers with similar skillsets in the same geographical region, they are earning
above-average compensation.
Besides, the average computer geek doesn't want to spend hours sitting with an
iMAC and piles of cards and paper clips. They consider themselves above all
that. So, it's a win-win situation. The kids get jobs, and we get cheap
databases. What's the problem?
Seth Cohn wrote:
> >You did hear about the latest database, mikeSQL, right? You get a big
> >stack of 3x5 index cards, put a database entry on them and then run
> >functions like "select card from pile where color='pink'". It's a little
> >bit more low-tech than most people expect, but it is a relational
> >database. I haven't got it yet to the point where it recognizes foreign
> >keys, but it's got good support for transactions, and the delete function
> >works very well.
>
> I hear that little kids are using in the making of this product.
> They are forced to sit in front of iMacs, clicking until their fingers cramp.
> They are paid in food and shelter, and the occasional treat, maybe some
> Mountain Dew once in a while.
>
> everyone boycott mikeSQL!
>
> Seth
> figuring that all good rumors start somewhere
