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I've not been allocated any work to do.
I've emailed them and asked - so I might as well have a browse aroundComment
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When do you start your new gig?Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostI've not been allocated any work to do.
I've emailed them and asked - so I might as well have a browse aroundComment
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Nothing has formally been offered yet, so for the time being I am in "head down & invoice" modeOriginally posted by norrahe View PostWhen do you start your new gig?Comment
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Still.
Bored.
Now.
The most exciting thing that's happened today is the clown who wanted two 16MHz crystals "coz that's what it said on this page wot I found on the web"
I gave him two 15MHz crystals instead.
Yes.
I'm a cruel bastard.

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Bad lizardOriginally posted by zeitghost View PostStill.
Bored.
Now.
The most exciting thing that's happened today is the clown who wanted two 16MHz crystals "coz that's what it said on this page wot I found on the web"
I gave him two 15MHz crystals instead.
Yes.
I'm a cruel bastard.

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Sadly, it shouldn't make any difference unless he's relying on getting a particular baud rate out of it.
From past experience, I'd be surprised if this particular esteemed customer knows what a baud rate is in the first place.Comment
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If it does work (and I know its an unlikely event) tell him it should be slower than that.Originally posted by zeitghost View PostSadly, it shouldn't make any difference unless he's relying on getting a particular baud rate out of it.
From past experience, I'd be surprised if this particular esteemed customer knows what a baud rate is in the first place.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Will there be magic smoke?Originally posted by zeitghost View PostSadly, it shouldn't make any difference unless he's relying on getting a particular baud rate out of it.
From past experience, I'd be surprised if this particular esteemed customer knows what a baud rate is in the first place.Comment
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