4 thoughts on “Compiling…”

1. Cesar November 25, 2011 at 12:58 pm

   I think the correct answer for Alonso is:

   Boss: “Alonso, what are you doing?”
   Alonso: “I’m compiling”

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   1. Programmer Post authorNovember 25, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      Alonso is talking about the computer (blaming it)

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   2. Mike December 1, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      The Programmer’s original language is correct. My change below is really only for taste. However, “I’m compiling” isn’t really correct, since the computer is the one compiling, not the Programmer. I often see folks on this site correcting the Programmer’s English when it’s clear that they themselves don’t speak the language very well. Unless you’re *sure* I would respectfully suggest you refrain from correction.

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2. Mike November 25, 2011 at 2:13 pm

   Boss: Alonso, what are you doing?
   Alonso (on Facebook): Compiling…
   15 min later…
   Boss: And now, what are you doing?
   Alonso (still on facebook): I was just working on the interface, but now I’m compiling…
   1 hour later
   Boss: Alonso, please send your CV to Rudolph’s email.
   Alonso: Why?? What happened?
   Boss: He asked me if I know a good c++ compiler.

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