I have to take exception with the characterization of mothers as technologically ignorant. This is a sexist and agist stereotype that simply does not hold true. I went back to school to be a programmer when I was in my 40's and found myself informally tutoring many of the young (predominantly male) students in my classes. I am the primary resource for my family (kids, husband) on all computer-related issues - a mother who actually knows a lot about this stuff - imagine that!
I know I got a late start in the technology business, but certainly have as much aptitude and savvy as most of the people I have worked with. I am just beginning to learn about Linux in all its incarnations, but don't feel like it has to be dumbed down for me...
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I have to take exception with the characterization of mothers as technologically ignorant. This is a sexist and agist stereotype that simply does not hold true. I went back to school to be a programmer when I was in my 40's and found myself informally tutoring many of the young (predominantly male) students in my classes. I am the primary resource for my family (kids, husband) on all computer-related issues - a mother who actually knows a lot about this stuff - imagine that!
I know I got a late start in the technology business, but certainly have as much aptitude and savvy as most of the people I have worked with. I am just beginning to learn about Linux in all its incarnations, but don't feel like it has to be dumbed down for me...