Re: How many times have we gone through this?
Joerg.
Ha REAL PROGRMERS input their code directly into the front panel of the mainframe.
Get back into your box you bloody quiche eater.
:)
Ps. Using high level languages does not make us not real programmers.. Many people can do everything you mention but choose high level languages because as has been pointed out optimisation isn't the be all and end all... Alot of people want quick development and maintainable code so they can get deliverables out on time.