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asjo@koldfront.dk (Adam Sjøgren) writes:

> On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 18:20:49 GMT, Don wrote:
>
>> The argument looked arrogant because the whole idea of computer
>> software technology is to simplify !
>
> Let say someone wants to boil some water for a nice cup of tea.
>
> Two ways of boiling water are putting a kettle on the stove, and
> heating up the water with a blowtorch.

First thought that came to mind: Put the kettle on the stove, _and_
use the blowtorch!