Software releases generally bring new capabilities, but like Ralph Story’s LA, some things aren’t here anymore. The results have some very negative consequences that may not support a new conspiracy theory, but being locked into a sales funnel is not pleasant. We’re starting to do something about this by rolling our own tools; perhaps you can too.  Topics:

• The Good Old Days: When Software Worked
• Things That Aren’t Here Anymore
• Outsourcing Quality Assurance
• How Did It Come To This?
• Hot Wax And The VW Beetle As Models

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