[adouglas]

There are a couple of sayings I find myself sharing again and again. I'm sure others have said these things, but I think I made them up.

It strikes me that they show a bit of a Luddite streak... even though I'm no Luddite, at least in my own mind (says the guy who has a slide rule on his desk).

So I've decided to call them Ludd's Laws. (Luddites are named after Ned Ludd... google it.)

Ludd's First Law:

Never buy Version 1.0 of anything.

Ludd's Second Law:

Stop chasing new/cheap. Buy quality. Buy it once. Keep it forever.

Ludd's Third Law:

It doesn't matter how cool the tech is if you never use it.

Ludd's Fourth Law:

If it's not there, it can't break.

Ludd's Fifth Law:

Technology always fails you when you need it most.

Ludd's Sixth Law:

Newer is not necessarily better.

Ludd's Seventh Law:

It's possible to have too many bells and whistles.

Ludd's Eighth Law:

If you need to keep referring to the user manual, the device is probably too complicated.

Ludd's Ninth Law:

There is value in adopting technology that you understand.

Ludd's Tenth Law:

Moving parts designed to be serviced are a sign of quality.

Ludd's Eleventh Law:

Electronic technology becomes useless long before it wears out. The reverse is true of mechanical devices.

Ludd's Twelfth Law:

Any information that relies on technology for storage will effectively cease to exist once that technology becomes obsolete.

Looking for suggestions to add to the list. Criteria: Any suggested law must reflect a devotion to common sense, simplicity, proven value, and substance over form.