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Thanks for the update, and for giving it a chance. I agree that the production values are pretty bad...

Good luck in your search. I've never heard of an ad-hoc implementation of assembly language before, but while we're talking about wanting to head for the hills... :)

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Heh.. you don't say... it's built with Sun ONE's UDS FORTE development environment (on a language called TOOL), which stopped being supported years ago.

Fortunately I don't maintain that one very much, but yes, it's "run-for-the-hills" worthy - sadly, the current job offers job security and pays above average for my country.

I'm keeping an eye open, but I haven't found an adequate niche for me yet - my skills don't translate well to a remote environment, I'll probably try my hand at consulting.

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