IIRC in the UK trackside access for things like mobile masts is incredibly difficult as it is jealously guarded by Network Rail. Presumably in France some bigwig can simply order SNCF to let the netw… (View Post)

LOTS of people use Excel as a database, even though they should not, but don't be dismissive of Excel, it is an exceptionally useful and powerful piece of software in the right hands. (View Post)

I don't agree. If he made some paper notes or did a few calculations in the margin you would have no problem. He's probably using a spreadsheet in the same sort of way. (View Post)

I'm not moaning, and I agree with Biden. I was illustrating why GDP doesn't tell you a great deal about how "wealthy" a country really is. Making a Musk or Bezos filthy rich shoul… (View Post)

It is not, but I can't be bothered arguing about this. So keep thinking whatever you like. (View Post)