Thursday, July 16, 2020

Software is Different than anything Else

This makes it difficult to explain - very difficult to explain. 

In this way, it is like the Computer. which we made, but is not like us at all.

Consider the difference between a Steam Engine and an Electric Motor. Two different things entirely, right? With two entirely different kinds of people behind them. 

Here you can differ with me, and use the example of the Hybrid Electric car. This contains an internal combustion engine and an electric propulsion system, connected together for maximum efficiency. 

The driver does not feel this happening -  she only knows that she can drive in the fast lane. 

Software also allows you to drive in the fast lane, in a number of ways. 

This number of ways takes some getting used to. You have many possibilities, all saying "Use Me!" This forces you in the middle, to make a choice - or make many choices.

When you are done, you can brag about how good your software is 

This goes back to Joan of Arc, who could brag about how good her amour was. 


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