Re: Truly later thinking...Honey, grab me another beer

["Dave Odom" <Dave.Odom@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Trevor,
 
> > I think the iWorld could do with some more events to showcase what you do. <<
 
Absolutely, but not JUST the iWorld... you're preaching to the converted (to some extent).  Where you need to show of what the i can do is to the larger IT world... that is if you want to save and grow the platform.
 
Dave


> > > Trevor Perry <trevor@xxxxxxxxxx> 8/10/2008 20:39 >>>
Richard,

What I said was "this event is incorrectly marketed".

Pluta tonight wrote: "Personally, I don't like using Java for applications
at all" So, that makes your event a Pluta and Schoen education showcase
("live hands-on experience") on EGL and .Net. It is not Java, and it is not
a face-off. 

I think the iWorld could do with some more events to showcase what you do.
In fact, the last time there was one (Midrange Modernization Tour) is the
last time I was called anti-i - ironically, by your 'opponent'. Funny how
the world spins.

If this were a "face-off", it would be free. In fact, I sort of think I
~was~ supporting you by bringing up the iSociety fireside chat forum - a way
to hold a free "face-off". Maybe we could do it before your event, and that
way you could get some free publicity. How is that for pessimism?

Trevor


On 8/10/08 9:29 PM, "Richard Schoen" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Um, I don't know how this isn't a true representation of either platform
> being used with "i".
>
> It's probably not an apples to apples, point by point comparison, but
> Java and .Net are two of the most sought after dev environments for the
> System "i" for modernization.
>
> Joe and I will be providing live hands on experience with both
> platforms. The takeaways being real examples to jump start in-house
> development and give attendees a chance to work with both environments
> for a day. 
>
> If this was truly to be just a panel of experts blathering at each other
> for two days I don't think even I would find it interesting. Hands on
> lab experience as we're providing is definitely the way to go :-)
>
> Your pessimism truly amazes me since you claim to be such a true "i"
> evangelist. 
>
> Show some support instead of negativity. We're offering "i" education.
>
> Have you ever heard the term "cup half full" ?
>
> > From your responses I take it you wouldn't be the neutral moderator :-)