[H-GEN] Selections from RISKS DIGEST 19.57

[Gary Curtis]

Frank Brand wrote:
> 
> > The second article is particularly relevant to all those who are
> > developers on this list. I believe that within a decade there will be
> > tighter controls over the qualifications of professional
> > programmers/Software Engineers, through membership of ACS/IEAust and
> > government regulation.
> >
> > Raymond Smith
> 
> Reply on issue 1. - Not aware of any off the top of my head.
> 
> Comment on issue 2.

[serious response snipped] 

> There are lots of other arguments but I've probably bored you enough for
> now.

I've been in this game 17 years now.  This sort of government 
regulation ain't gunna happen!  If the clients/employers want it
to happen, IT WILL!

Gaz
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