Robert A.'s definitions

Slack Time Error

An error caused by scheduling an event past the time it will be looked for.

That problem occured because of a Slack Time Error. The trigger file was written but the program expecting it had already timed out.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Qualculus

An emerging field of mathematics used to model a system with computers.

Teaching Biochemistry was the first use of Qualculus

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Planet

In Qualculus a body of knowledge you may assume to be true.

She voted for him because he believed that he would do what he promised. She apparently did not have his past performance record in her planet.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Nadair Equation

An equation used in Qualculus to express an idea of how to process and represent data.

This Nadair equation shows how the accounts may be processed for renewal.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Das Syndrome

When a programing project does not have enough computer programmers to do the maintenace and development.

After laying off John, the system integration project fell victim to the Das Syndrome.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004