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Quotes

Oliver's First Law of Computing (circa 1982):

Computers are much too complex; they'll never work.

Corollary:

Even when computers appear to be working, they're doing something wrong; you just haven't figured out what yet.

Example of the corollary:

The Y2K problem.

Other quotes:

The left hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing!

The bottom is the top, and the top is the bottom.  Actually, it's more complex than that.

Possesses possesses five S's.

What, did he forget to take his lithium?

We're getting darned close to almost being there!
 

Pictures

Warning:  click here to see a rather poor picture of me (circa 1997).

Pictures of the Dale Chihuly installation at Chicago's Garfield Park, February 2002

Bandwagons

• Ring Logos

Ruminations

• Can a society leave anything digitally for posterity?

Nearly Useless Philly Band Info

Dancing in the past?

• The Daves [RIP]


• Dynagroove [RIP]


• 

A "must-see" band!  Especially if you enjoy ska and related music, or just dancing up a storm.  They play mostly original tunes, all with a beat that'll get you movin'.  Visit their web site for more information by clicking on the logo above.  Public Service, who must win some award for local band longevity (not counting cover bands) has just released their latest skankin' CD: RAW2K, with a dance-fest at the North Star Bar on May 2, 1999, and an upcoming release party at the Trocadero Theatre on May 23, 1999.

• Buzz Stick [RIP]


• June Rich [RIP]

Copyright 1998 Robert L. Oliver

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"Oliver's First Law of Computing (circa 1982)" may be quoted as long as it is identified as such.  The date reference is important for context.

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