On: What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture?

[Hydraulix989]

Easier for a guy like him to be forgiven than to ask permission.

Being tenured and one of the top engineers in your company with a very proven track record gives you quite a bit more freedom.

[xp84 → Hydraulix989]

Yeah - he's more likely the guy that would be giving that kind of permission to someone more junior.