[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Quoting Rick Welykochy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
>> I've always pondered where to draw the line between sys admin and
>> programmer /analyst.
>
> Well there's definitely a difference... but there are true sys-admins,
> true programmers and some who seem to be able to do both.
Like anything in our nice, immature, industry it is going to be hard for
a long while yet.
>> Which raises the question: does it require a programmer to handle and
>> correctly execute complex command-line programs like convert, etc.
>> as found in Imagemagick?
>
> Definitely not. But it is painful for me seeing days of list debate
> for something that could be fixed (by a programmer) in an hour at the
> cost of a six-pack of german beer. :-)
You clearly know less expensive programmers than most, or you drink the
most expensive beer /I/ have ever heard of. ;)
That said, don't discount the risk that a programmer might wander in
here as well. :)
Regards,
Daniel
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