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The seven deadly sins of computing. (Chemputing).(analysis of computer industry)(Column)

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From: Canadian Chemical News
Date: 20021001
Author:Silbert, Marvin D.

When Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) wrote La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy), he provided a description of Hell that we still use today. That monumental masterpiece was a combination of three epic poems: 'Inferno,' 'Purgatorio' and 'Paradiso.' In 'Purgatorio,' Dante rated the seven deadly sins in a series of levels between Paradise and Hell. I decided it was time for an update to reflect our computer age.

Pride

Pride may be a simple feeling of honour and self-respect. What puts it on the deadly-sin list is that it can escalate into vanity and/or conceit if taken to ...

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