* flatfish fired off this tart reply:
> Getting back to the subject line, haven't you, Roy Schestowitz, ever
> been to a dog and pony show? It doesn't have to be software, it could
> be anything. A trade show, COMDEX, SEMA etc?
>
> I suppose being well protected hiding behind the safe haven of
> academia, you have not experienced this "8th wonder of the earth".
>
> Freebies are the name of the game and the person who gets the most
> "wins". Tee shirts, gym bags, you name it are all for the taking as
> long as you sit and listen to the brainwashing for a few minutes and
> ACT PROFESSIONALLY. Now I know that last one is going to be tough for
> you, at least after hearing your podcast, but try your best. Someday
> when you stop being a lab rat they might let you out to be wined and
> dined a little.
News flash for the flatfish: the same stuff happens in academia.
Go to a conference, get a lot of vendor schwag.
By the way, for the best in free food and booze, go to the suite rented
by a hearing-aid company.
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Tux rox!
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