From: RedGrittyBrick on
On 24/05/2010 13:04, Tom Anderson wrote:
> On Mon, 24 May 2010, RedGrittyBrick wrote:
>
>> On 24/05/2010 03:57, Peter Olcott wrote:
>>
>>>>>>> I am guessing that this prohibits mainland China developers
>>>>>>> from using java, because of their cultural purity laws.
>>>>>
>>>>> From what I understand they must write all code in assembly
>>>>> language because no other language is sufficiently adapted to
>>>>> their culture.
>>>
>>> I only heard this from one source.
>>
>> Common sense is such a boon. To be without it is to be adrift without
>> rudder, oars or compass.
>
> Which is fine if you're on a windsurfer.
>
> Ponder on that.

Nicely put.

Windsurfers are well advised to stay close to shore. At least until they
have achieved a high level of proficiency. When voyaging to China from
America, or the UK, I would select a better equipped mode of transport.

I applaud your sense of adventure though.

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