change size of two fields without increasing size of file

[Dennis Malen]

Mark,

We are all aware that you have issues you must deal with.

I hope you are eventually able to do so.

I wish you the best of luck in dealing with them.

Dennis Malen
516.479.5912
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From: "Fairlight" <fairlite at fairlite.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: change size of two fields without increasing size of file


> Confusious (Dennis Malen) say:
>> JR,
>>
>> I have been doing this long enough not to rely on a small sampling to 
>> test
>> and rely upon my hypothesis.
>
> You got what, four people responding?  Still a pathetically small 
> sampling.
> Of course, the answer was so inane as to barely warrant answering.  But
> don't talk about it not being a small sampling.
>
> Not relying on your hypotheses -is- a good idea, IMHO, given your past
> demonstrations of computer literacy on this list.
>
>> That's what the list is for.
>
> Actually, not so much.  This list is meant as a resource for people that
> actually RTFM and try things themselves, yet still have problems or
> questions and could use an extra hand.  It's -not- a substitute for
> hiring/contracting your own personnel.  It's -not- a way to save money on
> support costs.  Contrary to popular belief, we're not your personal 
> support
> staff, Ken doesn't work for you (TTBOMK), and none of us are responsible
> for your systems' upkeep.
>
> Your history of not helping yourself before demanding that others do your
> homework for you is abysmal, IMNSHO.  It's a waste of the resources of
> those that actually contribute to the -solution- side of the list, not to
> mention a slap in the face to them.  Why?  Because you're getting your
> answers for free, rather than doing what you -should- be doing, which is
> hiring someone competent enough to do what you are apparently not able
> to--or you'd have done it yourself without comment in the first place.
>
> If you had to ask this last question, it's my personal opinion you
> shouldn't be trying to "administer" a database at all.
>
>> Since this is a large and important file I would find it most prudent to
>> ask the list.
>
> As JP said, back up your files.  Nuff said.  If it's important enough, 
> make
> five backups and take three offsite, plus back the file up over the 
> network
> to multiple offsite storage locations.
>
>> You may choose to be more cavalier. Certainly that is your prerogative. I
>> chose to make sure the odds are as much in my favor as possible.
>
> ...By taking advantage of the goodwill of others, rather than hire or
> contract an individual to do the job properly.  I'm sure you're very proud
> of yourself.  You shouldn't be, but I bet you are.
>
> And what the hell...you're cavalier enough to be doing things you're
> obviously not qualified to be doing in the first place; why do you feel
> better having someone's rubber stamp blessing before doing them?  One of
> these days, someone's going to get fed up enough to give you a completely
> bogus answer, and you'll follow it blindly because, "Hey, I asked the 
> list,
> it -must- be okay because they said so."
>
> News flash -- Lots of people ask lots of thing in many venues and get
> anything -but- a straight answer.  Do you know how many times people have
> told others the solution to their problems in Windows applications are
> Alt-F4?  Or that the solution to their linux/unix problems is a `rm -rf /`
> command?  I've lost count.  I can easily see you falling into such a trap,
> as you appear not to think for yourself, but instead rely almost soley
> on the advice of others for your confirmation/denial of risk rather than
> learning -how systems work-.
>
> So don't trot out some line that you're not that cavalier.  All someone
> needs to do is play the "yes man" at the wrong time because they're
> sick of being used, and you're in for a rude awakening to just how
> vulnerable you've made yourself by your overdependance on others and your
> unwillingness to do your own homework.
>
>> Your suggestions are noted and appreciated.
>
> Riiiiight.  Funny, but I distinctly thought I heard the buzzing of his
> words flying in one ear and out the other from way over here.
>
> mark->
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