Re: System Conversion - An Overview

On 31 Oct, 13:43, "Pete Dashwood" <dashw...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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All in all, it is usually a good thing to remember what Machiavelli had
to
say about the introduction of new systems
<http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1232/1232.txt>

--begin quoted text:

And it ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to
take
in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success,
then
to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.

Only if you're a sissy. REAL Men embrace change and have no problem with
being responsible for it. :-)

Just like military officers have no problems leading their men over the
tops of the trenches... and the Gallipoli-like results which may ensue.

Death or Glory! THAT's the stuff for REAL men...

(I recently finished reading the best book on Gallipoli I have ever come
across. Obviously, this particular battle is woven into our culture and the
"Spirit of Anzac" is something we grow up with. Despite the courage and
tenacity shown by both sides, there is no doubt that it was a real tragedy
for all concerned. The book I just finished is called "Letters from the
coffin trenches" by Ken Catran. It is the best anti-war novel I have ever
read. Understated, doesn't preach, but has been extremely well researched,
and gives insight into the mores and attitudes of the times, both at home
and at war.)


Many years ago, I read a book (which I can highly recommend) called
"The reason why" published by Penguin and authored by Cecil Woodham-
Smith. It covered the Sebastopol campaign and the battle of Balaclava.
If you have ever seen the film of the charge of the Light Brigade with
Vanessa Redgrave then it accurately reflects the contents of the book.
I had thought that the film was a joke until I read the book.


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