[rescue] Blades in the dark

[George Adkins]

> people get burned thinking they can just use a program and not hire a
> lawyer, graphic designer or financial adviser. The landscape has changed
> for these professions. And it will take a while for them to sort things
> out. The same can be said for computer professionals.
>
The reality of it is no comfort, I have re-trained three times now. (Graphic 
arts, Nursing, and now this.  Every time I change careers, whatever one I 
choose goes down the toilet.

> from the mid eighties? I mostly agree with you sentiments, but I can't help
> but think back to the gentleman (was it from DEC?) who said he could see no
> reason why consumers would have computers in their homes. Meaning they
> should stay in the glass houses with the professionals.
>
I agree wholeheartedly.  very few things have hurt this sector as badly as 
the PeeCee.