From:	Wordman wordman@*******.com
Subject:	The Negative Programming Time Problem
Date:	Mon, 2 Aug 1999 16:27:00 -0400

> The rules for upgrading programs are well written, and clear,
> unfortunately they totally break down in a few cases. The one
> that comes to mind, which was what brought on this observation
> is the removal of options.

> So what I'm looking for is what all of y'all have to say about this.

Speaking as a professional programmer, I can say the removing stuff is much
easier than adding it. Most of the time is spent just making sure you didn't
hose something. I'd say about a quarter of the normal time.