Re:The worst tool for the job
by cainxinth on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @09:46AM
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I use a similar heuristic that I’ve dubbed the 90% rule. In many cases, you can buy something that is 90% as good as the best product available for two thirds or even half the cost.
If you want the very best, though, you have to pay through the nose. Ergo, you should always try the cheaper product first.
Re:The worst tool for the job
by Infernal on Wednesday July 29, 2020 @06:31PM
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You may have independently formulated the Pareto principle. The idea that you can get 80% of the theoretical max value for about 20% of the cost, but the next 20% of value requires 400% additional (the "missing 80%") cost.
If you want the very best, though, you have to pay through the nose. Ergo, you should always try the cheaper product first.