... "software engineer", and they have lots more of the items noted above in common. ) ( Or put it this way. If it's engineering, it's not a craft, and good craftsfolk don't necessarily make good engineers. IMO. ) Engineering is the ability to see what's wanted, visualise the solution, and translate that into practical, workable equipment. Engineering has a lot more in common ...

... or two that constitutes the "lots"? ( If you couldn't tell, I'm one of those skeptical about the term "software engineer", and they have lots more of the items noted above in common. ) ( Or put it this way. If it's engineering, it's not a craft, and good craftsfolk don't necessarily make good engineers. IMO. ) Wayne Throop throopw@sheol.org http://sheol.org/throopw