[CLUE-Talk] Einstein quote

[Dennis J Perkins]

> On Mon, 2003-04-28 at 14:01, Dennis J Perkins wrote:
> > Not simplest.  Minimal complexity is the goal.  The simplest solution 
usually 
> > doesn't handle errors, etc.  And it is amazing how much complexity is added 
by 
> > making a program easy to use.  And trying to idiot-proof something is an 
> > exponential increase.
> > 
> > And don't confuse complex with complicated.  
> > 
> The thing to remember about 'idiot proof' is that the world has been
> making idiots for a lot longer than we have been making programs.  I
> think the world is winning.


Or maybe that means that a lot of people shouldn't be allowed near a computer.  
Or sharp objects.
:)