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[Marghanita da Cruz]

Ivan Trundle wrote:
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> examples here. I didn't think the analogy was that bad, though - or  is 
> it a 'terrible car' analogy that you refer to? ;->
> 
> I still believe that the whole issue of computer reliability is far  too 
> complex to do justice in such an ad hoc fashion, though. Too many  
> variables, too many options, both environmental and operational.

yes and comparing it to a car, which despite the popularity of the analagy
is next to useless.

> 
> On the other hand, Stewart has asked a question, albeit rather vague,  
> which might prompt some interesting data to surface.

yep...I have added Linda's posting to my background paper/whiteboard on
Corporate Governance of ICT
<http://www.ramin.com.au/itgovernance/IT-Governance-Discussion-Paper.html>
there was already some environmental stuff there...

and think that there may be some other issues about replacement cycle
for desktops and other hardware...I think the tax man allows annual
writeoffs....but what is happening for those whose business model
extends beyond tax writeoffs?
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