Re: [SLUG] composite multiple images command in imagemagick

[david.lyon@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi Rick,

Quoting Rick Welykochy <rick@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> I've always pondered where to draw the line between sys admin and
> programmer /analyst.

Well there's definitely a difference... but there are true sys-admins,  
true programmers and some who seem to be able to do both.

> Which raises the question: does it require a programmer to handle and
> correctly execute complex command-line programs like convert, etc.
> as found in Imagemagick?

Definitely not. But it is painful for me seeing days of list debate  
for something that could be fixed (by a programmer) in an hour at the  
cost of a six-pack of german beer. :-)

> As an aside, my brain begins weeping when I have to do something novel
> with iptables (another command-line monster) but I don't consider that
> a programming job. I get the impression many Linux admins can configure
> iptables in the dark without a keyboard and both hands preoccupied with
> beer and pizza.

I'm sure they can... but only if they are running with four monitors  
and 3 keyboards....

David