Monday, August 30, 2010

Batch

Today I learned how to run a batch job in SAS.

This means that I can run a bunch of time consuming programs in the background on my computer for HOURS while I pursue other activities.

In this case, I am watching tv. I don't think I can stand to look at another statistic for at least a few hours. My head hurts.

5 Pearls of Wisdom:

Grumpy, M.D. said...

Let it run and go swimming. Or dog parking.

E. Greene said...

It's impressive how TV can become so delicious. I remember at Oberlin during long breaks when we didn't have enough money to travel, we'd just veg out with a cherry pie, a communal fork, and fall asleep all over each other watching five hours of Friends reruns.

Anyway, I recommend some pie. Probably not the Friends reruns :).

Grumpy, M.D. said...

Maybe that Boo could even be in the new slogan.

"Running a batch? Go walking with bitch.""

Alujna said...

yes I hate complicated statistics. Dayam they suck!
the simple ones I can deal with (we have a secret agreement, they don't get complicated I treat them nicely)

P.s: just out of curiosity, doesn't your computer become slow with those background programs

Old MD Girl said...

A -- It slows down a little, but does absolutely nothing to my internet connection. Yay dual processors! Therefore I can stream netflix and run SAS like it's my job.