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From: dje@datacube.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Architect's Trap
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Date: Tue, 3-Mar-87 11:31:00 EST
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"The Mythical Man-Month" (author forgotten) is  a book  based on this
concept.    It  outlines  the  design  of  the  IBM  360  OS and it's
subsequent re-design.  The original went pretty  well, was efficient,
small, fast, and close to schedule and budget.   The re-design widely
missed all goals due to 'second system syndrome'.  Engineers tend(ed)
to  add  in  every  feature  they had  thought of  since the original
design. 

The author's solution:  Design it right the first  time.   Then go on
to new product.  I agree with him.   You can  always design something
'better' given another chance.   The  great designs  are usually done
right the first time.  

				Dave Erickson
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