OK, I'll have to say it publicly, otherwise I'll never do it. I am going to write an article on replacing legacy systems. I already have the title “ Eating the elephant” and the intro. This is a topic that I feel strongly about. Why rip and replace your existing systems? You are only exposing your company to high risk - especially if the functionality being replaced is critical to the business. There are a few better options with less risk. I have never heard or seen a rip and replace that went without serious hick-ups.

So, now I have made the promise public. I have to keep my word. Where to find the time? I just bought Terry Pratchetts latest book “Going Postal“ and can't wait to read it. I will have to exercise restraint or...who needs sleep anyway?