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Hello
for an issue the PCon Technology magazine is preparing about IT Myths, we would very much like to know what you think -IT professionals - about this subject. What in your opinion are the current main IT Myths?
Amit.
PCon writer.
PCon Technology magazine, the one you claim to write for, is, in my estimation, a myth.
Perhaps you can provide a link to your homepage.
by jimhm
Don't want to bust your Bubble - Max but I did a simple Google search and found the paper at http://www.pconsupersite.com - so it must be for real ...
Next time try a simple Google - you may not end up with Hoof-in-mouth ..
by timwalsh
My hoof has been in my mouth more times than I care to remember (or admit). But there's an easy remedy for removing it, which is admitting to a mistake and simply moving on.
However, I did a Yahoo search myself, and did indeed see the site to which you referred. It was a site for, "PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY", which didn't seem like a technology magazine, at least not to me - but I could be wrong.
So am I really mistaken? As far as I'm concerned, the jury is still out. This could be a real magazine and a legitimate question, but color me skeptical.
by jimhm
Noff said ...
Those two statements along with All IT Staffs are willing to change - are open minded to new ideas and technology - all fit in the same boat.
by road-dog
if you define myth as something widely accepted but untrue, then I suppose that the greatest myth going right now is the myth that it is not a good idea to do capital spending on IT right now.
Although my refutation is opinion and quite subjective, I think that most companies have decided to wait out the current economic environment before updating IT infrastructure. I suspect that those companies who have invested in IT during the downturn will have a significant advantage during and after the recovery than those who have played the conservative game.
Those companies who have "kept up" will be better positioned to capture new business as money begins moving around again, as they will have those few percentage points of additional efficiency.....
my $.02
by jimhm
I run into this all the time as an Architect:
Myth: Technical Architecture is a technology and technical Process.
Yes architecture addresses technology, yes it addresses technical processes but those are its delieverables. With a well definedarchitecture you technology selection will fit into your infrastucture with little modification. A technical process will be developed to select technology. But everyone believes that if you build an architecture your going to give them the technology and technical process to solve their problems.
A technical architecture is a well-defined processes that result in technical products. These processes are not normally technical themselves, but they enable better decisions selection.
That ones for real ... oh your going to tell me what products I should use to do Wireless business - ok tell me ... Bzzz incorrect.. then they get mad.
by jim phelps
Jim:
IMHO, architects are firsts artists and second scientists; whereas engineers are first scientists and second football fans.
I should know, I married an architect.
Of course architects are very much into technology when it comes to producing designs (i.e. they all want to use AutoCAD). But in the actual building of the design, I think they are more into asthetics and appearance.
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by jardinier
I daresay computers are used extensively in research and development in optometry as in all other industries.
Perhaps the site actually does want an article on PC Myths, to guide members in choice and use of equipment.
I recommend that the original poster elaborates on his reasons for the question, if he wants to get any serious answers.
...when it comes to the premise of the initial question, it is a rather interesting one.
(But I would rather see something like, "I'm a student at ACME college doing a paper on the myths in the IT industry. Is anyone interested in discussing thiswith me?")
My "myth" pet-peeve is the term "Increased Productivity". It's is, in my humble opinion, the most over used and under delivered promise in the industry.
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by mallardtooxx
Man that just made my entire career seem totally useless. Oh wait it was anyway =). So I guess this means that the little guys that ran around with the tanks aren't real too?
-duck
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by mallardtooxx
No one will admit that the keebler elves are the actual IT guru's. And you thought they just made cookies.
Actually no, it is the Myth that anything in IT can really be mapped out or planned to perfection.
It just cannot happen, just when you think the bugs are worked out; they rear their ugly heads again. Preplanning is the IT myth.
-duck
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