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I studied software and hardware standards and practices in a unit and have come
to the conclusion that most are too idealistic. The assumption prevalent in
most computing theory is that it is possible to maintain an engineering
standard....it isn't unless enforced....a car can be built in a large
production plant in one way, leaving less room to mess up the production
stage...however, software can be designed and constructed in umpteen number of
ways and unless a guideline is adhered to, the end product may be an
inefficient piece of junk... 

I am not revering standards in all situations, but they would help maintain
consistency in software production and use...I am currently undertaking a
consultancy project with a large firm. The chaos is apparent, and to recommend
standards for use of the software seems to be too optimistic. The particular
section I am dealing with needs to be recommended practical, realistic
standards, applicable in a workshop...

Any ideas??
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* Nina Joshi                      * 
* at Brunel University            *  
* doing Applied Computer Systems  *  
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* But I don't know why!!          *